Comfort & Advanced Care · Pikesville, MD
Relief for jaw pain and headaches
Jaw pain, clicking, and frequent headaches can all point to a TMJ disorder. These problems are more easily diagnosed and treated than in the past, and treatment is often noninvasive.
TMJ & TMD Therapy in Pikesville, MD
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, disorders are a family of problems related to your complex jaw joint. If you have had symptoms like pain or a clicking sound, you will be glad to know these problems are more easily diagnosed and treated than they were in the past. These symptoms occur when the joints of the jaw and the chewing muscles do not work together correctly.
Since some types of TMJ problems can lead to more serious conditions, early detection and treatment are important. No one treatment can resolve TMJ disorders completely, and treatment takes time to become effective, but our doctors can help you have a healthier and more comfortable jaw.
Our Pikesville doctors use a team approach that joins self-care with professional care, and they use neuromuscular evaluation to understand how your bite and jaw muscles work together before recommending treatment. Surgery is considered only in severe cases.
Why patients choose them
The benefits of tmj & tmd therapy
Accurate diagnosis
Our doctors evaluate how your jaw joint and chewing muscles work together, so treatment targets the real cause of your symptoms.
Often noninvasive
Many patients improve with self-care, medication, and a custom splint, without any need for surgery.
Protects your teeth
A nightguard reduces clenching and grinding, protecting your cartilage, joint surfaces, and teeth from further wear.
Fewer headaches
Relieving muscle spasm and joint pain can ease the frequent headaches and neck aches that come with a TMJ disorder.
What to expect
The tmj & tmd therapy process
- 01
Evaluate
Once an evaluation confirms a diagnosis of TMJ disorder, our doctors determine the proper course of treatment.
- 02
Relieve the pain
Initial goals are to relieve muscle spasm and joint pain, usually with a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, or muscle relaxant, and sometimes an injection.
- 03
Self-care and splint
Resting the jaw, soft foods, ice and heat, jaw exercises, and a clear plastic splint or nightguard relax the muscles and reduce pain.
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Correct the bite if needed
If your bite is affected, treatment may include bite adjustment, orthodontics, or restorative work, with surgery reserved for severe cases.
Common Questions
TMJ & TMD Therapy questions
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Interested in tmj & tmd therapy?
Our doctors will tell you honestly whether tmj & tmd therapy are the right choice for your smile. Call our Pikesville office to schedule a consultation.