What Treatments Are Available for TMJ Disorders?

Having a problem with the joint that connects your upper and lower jaw can cause frequent pain and other symptoms. This condition, known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, can happen if you grind your teeth. Stress, trauma, and arthritis are other possible causes. Our orthodontists in Derby, KS, at Derby Orthodontics can provide treatment to help you manage this condition — and experience relief!

Lifestyle Changes

In some cases, TMJ symptoms can occur on a short-term basis due to inflammation. We might suggest a few changes in your daily life to help reduce inflammation and ease symptoms, such as:

• Exercises for your jaw
• OTC pain relievers
• Dietary changes that decrease inflammation

Joint Injections

For more severe pain, we may recommend getting injections to help relieve inflammation, such as corticosteroid injections. We can administer these as part of a treatment plan for managing TMJ symptoms. These injections can effectively ease swelling, aches and pains, and other symptoms.

Splints

If you’re experiencing soreness or other symptoms due to clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth, we can fit you with a custom-made splint. This oral appliance is a removable type that prevents you from clenching or grinding your jaw. It helps ease stress on the affected joint, alleviating symptoms.

Botox

This is another treatment option if you have TMJ disorder from clenching your jaw muscles. Botox helps ease tension in these muscles, reducing the risk of having you continue grinding or clenching your jaw.

Visit Us for Relief from TMJ Symptoms!

Do you need to find a way to manage this disorder? At Derby Orthodontics, our orthodontists offer TMJ treatment in Derby, KS, to help ease soreness and other symptoms so you can enjoy ongoing relief!