TMJ / TMD Treatment

Jaw pain, clicking, or difficulty opening and closing your mouth can affect your comfort and daily life. At Valley Family Dental Care, we provide personalized evaluation and treatment options for patients experiencing symptoms associated with TMJ and temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

What Are TMJ and TMD?

The temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect your jawbone to your skull and help you talk, chew, and move your jaw. TMD refers to conditions that can affect these joints, the surrounding muscles, or both.

Symptoms can vary from person to person and may include:

• Jaw pain or tenderness
• Clicking or popping sounds when moving the jaw
• Difficulty opening or closing the mouth
• Pain while chewing
• Facial discomfort
• Headaches or discomfort around the jaw area
• Jaw stiffness or fatigue

Personalized TMJ / TMD Care

Treatment depends on the underlying cause and severity of your symptoms. Our dental team will evaluate your jaw, bite, and oral health and discuss appropriate treatment options.

Depending on your needs, treatment may include:

• Oral appliances or night guards
• Recommendations for jaw and muscle care
• Bite evaluation
• Conservative treatment to help manage discomfort
• Referral to a specialist when additional evaluation or treatment is appropriate

Protect Your Comfort and Oral Health

Ignoring persistent jaw discomfort may allow symptoms to continue or worsen. An evaluation can help identify possible causes and determine an appropriate care plan.

At Valley Family Dental Care, we focus on comfortable, individualized care and take the time to explain your treatment options.

If you are experiencing jaw pain, clicking, or difficulty with jaw movement, contact Valley Family Dental Care to schedule an evaluation.