When you are living with TMJ disorder, normal occurrences like talking and eating can cause intense discomfort. Whether you feel like your pain isn’t that bad or it seriously impairs your quality of life, you shouldn’t have to live with it. In today’s blog, your Conroe, TX, dentist will discuss the symptoms of this disorder as well as the treatments offered at the Dental Centre of Conroe to help you live more comfortably and with less jaw pain.

Symptoms of TMJ Disorder

If you have temporomandibular joint disorder (a disorder of one or both of the two joints that connect your jaw to your skull, allowing you to open your mouth and move your jaw side to side), you may experience any of the following symptoms:

• You have ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
• Chewing or otherwise moving your jaw (when talking, singing, etc.) hurts
• Your jaw pops or clicks during movement
• Your teeth don’t fit together in a comfortable way when your mouth is closed
• You have ear discomfort or pain
• Your jaw muscles become sore, uncomfortable, or fatigued
• You have frequent or daily headaches

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is a good idea to talk to your dentist as soon as possible to avoid further issues and worsening pain.

What TMJ Disorder Is Doing

While any of these symptoms can obviously lead to frequent and daily discomfort, impeding your quality of life, they can also lead to intense stress on your jaw. This increased tension can not only fuel your daily pain and headaches, but actually harm the tissues surrounding your jaw, creating lasting damage. This can be a serious issue, so it is best to start treating your disorder as early as possible to prevent the damage it can cause.

Our Treatment

Our treatment for TMJ disorder is considered preventative because it can help to prevent the lasting damage that constant jaw stress can cause, which, in turn, can help ease your jaw pain and discomfort, as well as the other painful and bothersome symptoms like headaches and earaches. Our system of treatment involves creating a custom-made oral appliance, similar to a mouth guard, for you to wear that will reposition your jaw or cushion your teeth to reduce tension. The custom device will be gentle, and it can help to restore the function of your jaw and improve your quality of life.

Don’t Be Content to Live With Pain- Call Us

When you are suffering from jaw pain, you should always talk to your dentist to find a solution that works for you. If you think you may be suffering from TMJ disorder, contact the Dental Centre of Conroe to schedule a consultation by calling (936) 441-4600. We serve patients from Conroe, TX, and the neighboring communities.