Overcome Constant Headaches and Jaw Pain with TMJ Treatment

Do you wake up with undiagnosed headaches and migraines? Always battling constant jaw pain? Having problems with opening and closing your jaws? The chances are that someone may have said this is all in your head. Well, this could be true, only that you are just not imagining the pain. These symptoms suggest something is not well with your TMJ. But guess what? If you visit a TMJ dentist like Dr. Tiffany Fritz at Piney Creek Family Dentistry, you will be one step closer to a painless lifestyle.

What is TMJ disorder?

We all have a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) on either side of the face. This hinge-like joint connects your skull to the lower jaw and helps your mouth open, close, and move sideways when smiling, eating, and yawning. When your TMJ is healthy, you barely notice its presence. However, when injury, infection, or any other abnormality affects your TMJ, you may experience unpleasant symptoms like:

  • Pain around the temples and ears
  • Jaw pain
  • Clicking sound when closing and opening your jaws
  • Constant headaches
  • Problems opening your mouth
  • Tender jaws

How we treat TMJ disorder

If TMJ pain has made your life miserable, you are one appointment away from relief. Piney Creek Family Dentistry offers simple yet effective treatments to combat your pain. If the cause of your TMJ pain is teeth grinding, a customized mouthguard relieves tension on your jaw muscles and joints, facilitating recovery. If you use an occlusal splint as recommended, you will wake up feeling refreshed, and most of your TMJ symptoms will disappear when your jaw joints heal fully.

The other treatments our dental team may recommend alongside a dental device include:

  • Stress management techniques, including exercises
  • Orthodontic treatment to correct your bite
  • Lifestyle changes, such as chewing soft foods and reduced chewing
  • Jaw exercises
  • Medication to relieve pain and inflammation

Are you looking for TMJ pain relief in Centennial, CO? Please dial (303) 562-1051 to book an appointment with Piney Creek Family Dentistry for TMJ treatment. Dr. Tiffany Fritz offers natural remedies to put your dental health on the path to recovery.