TMJ Treatment

TMJ disorders can be uncomfortable and may impact your ability to perform daily actions such as speaking, eating, and yawning normally. Our skilled dentists provide treatment for TMJ pain and dysfunction to improve your oral function and help you enjoy a healthier quality of life. Call Lifetime Dental to schedule your consultation with Dr. Roberta Ekman and Dr. Paul Dusek and learn more about TMJ treatment in Grafton and Park River, North Dakota!

The TMJ is the temporomandibular joint or the joint that connects the lower jaw to the rest of the head. The term “TMJ” is often used to refer to TMJ disorder, also called TMD, which occurs when the jaw joint becomes stressed, injured, or misaligned. TMJ disorder may result due to several different factors, such as stress, bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching), arthritis in the TMJ, or trauma and injury to the head, neck, or jaw.

You may suffer from TMD if you experience frequent jaw pain or facial pain. TMJ disorders may also cause:

  • Grinding, clicking, or popping sounds in the jaw when you open and close your mouth

  • Inability to open your mouth wide to speak, yawn or chew

  • A locked or stuck jaw

  • Pain when chewing and biting

  • Pain in the neck, shoulders, or ears

  • Frequent headaches

Our dentists can help you determine the cause of your TMJ disorder and recommend the appropriate treatment. Treatment for the TMJ will depend on the cause and severity of your TMJ disorder. TMD treatment may include jaw and facial relaxation exercises, lifestyle changes, restorative dental treatments, a mouth guard or night guard, or jaw surgery. To learn more about TMJ treatment and schedule your consultation with our dentists, we encourage you to contact us today.