Treating Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)

Pain, stiffness, and clicking sounds in the jaw can indicate that there is a problem with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Fortunately, these problems are often more manageable today than they were in the past.

The best way to treat TMJ therapy panacea FL is to prevent the condition from occurring in the first place. Effective treatment also relieves symptoms that can improve quality of life.

Improved Sleep Quality

Snoring can lead to sleep deprivation, which in turn can cause daytime fatigue, irritability, and challenges with concentration. This may also result in serious health issues such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Fortunately, The Sleep & TMJ Group can help to address these conditions by providing effective treatment solutions that are backed by scientific evidence.

Our experienced team understands the unique intricacies of sleep-related breathing disorders and craniofacial pain. We are committed to helping our patients find the best solution for a better night’s rest, reduced pain, and enhanced well-being. This includes implementing stress reduction techniques and focusing on holistic care. Our comprehensive treatment approach can help to alleviate snoring and jaw pain, as well as provide relief from sleep-apnea symptoms and improve overall sleep quality. By addressing these problems, we can help our patients to feel more refreshed and energetic each morning. They can enjoy their lives more fully, and have a more positive outlook on life.

Reduced Earaches & Headaches

While occasional pain in the chewing muscles or clicking in the jaw joint may not be cause for concern, frequent headaches, earaches, neck stiffness, and teeth grinding can be signs of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. This condition, when untreated, leads to the jaw locking, clenching, or clicking; swelling on the sides of the face; pain with chewing, speaking, yawning, and opening your mouth; and even tinnitus.

TMJ/TMD treatment effectively reduces chronic jaw pain, eliminating the debilitating symptoms of this condition and allowing you to enjoy your everyday activities without discomfort or difficulty. Our treatment also reduces earaches and headaches associated with TMJ/TMD, improving your quality of life. Our team is committed to monitoring your progress throughout your treatment, ensuring the best results. Our patients are often able to achieve relief from TMJ/TMD-related earaches and headaches within weeks of beginning their treatment! Moreover, diligent use of an occlusal splint aimed at reducing jaw movement while sleeping and preventing unconscious tooth grinding significantly improves the onset of TMJ/TMD-related earaches, earaches, and headaches.

Increased Confidence & Self-Esteem

Many patients with TMJ therapy panacea FL suffer from a series of symptoms that may worsen and improve over time. This cycle can lead to anxiety and depression for those affected. Fortunately, many symptoms can be minimized with self-care and treatment. For example, chewing soft foods, avoiding high-tension jaw movements such as yawning and singing, and keeping teeth apart can reduce pain and pressure on the joint.

Practicing daily relaxation exercises can also help relieve pain and stress. Additionally, regular visits to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon can reduce pain and discomfort. For those with more severe TMJ issues, such as a TMJ internal derangement or TMJ ankylosis, surgery may be recommended to restore proper function and reduce symptoms. It is important to note that the success of TMJ surgery depends on appropriate patient selection and a thorough diagnosis of the disorder or disease of the joint. It is not advisable to operate on patients who are poor compliant with their treatment regimens or harbor unrealistic expectations about their treatment outcomes.

Better Oral Function

If your TMJs aren't working properly, it can cause pain in the jaw joint and chewing muscles. It can also lead to earaches and headaches. Treatment can relieve these symptoms and help you eat and speak better. This will allow you to get more out of life.

TMJ ankylosis is one of the most challenging ailments for oral and maxillofacial surgeons to manage. The diagnosis and surgical aims are often complicated by the presence of the terminal branches of the facial nerve and accompanying rich plexus of veins which make access to the TMJ difficult.

Mechanical overloading increases the TMJ internal pressure resulting in temporary hypoxia and induces the activation of hypoxia-induced transcription factor-1, down-regulation of tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases-1 and up-regulation of expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). The result is degradation of the extracellular matrix, increased hyaluronic acid synthesis, increased friction within the overloaded TMJ and subsequent erosive damage. A combination of occlusal splint therapy and oral diclofenac administration is recommended in order to obtain earlier pain relief.