Your temporomandibular joints serve as a connection between your jawbone and skull. When these joints don’t work properly, temporomandibular joint dysfunction can cause a wide range of mild to debilitating symptoms.
At Lee Dental & Facial, we take a comprehensive approach to oral and overall care, including the treatment of TMJ disorder on the Upper East Side of New York City and in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Because TMJ dysfunction is associated with various underlying causes, an accurate diagnosis and expert TMJ treatment are essential for resolving this often chronic, challenging, and painful condition.
When TMJ dysfunction is caused by misalignment, orthodontic treatment can help relieve symptoms by eliminating uneven pressure on your jaw joints.
Repositioning your teeth and jaws into a more balanced relationship with traditional braces or Invisalign® in the Upper East Side of NYC, and Englewood Cliffs, NJ, can reduce muscle tension and strain around your TMJs. Many patients experience smoother jaw movements and a more comfortable, natural bite after orthodontic treatment.
A custom mouthguard is carefully molded to fit your unique bite, creating a comfortable and secure fit that protects your teeth and jaw. The guard works by cushioning pressure from bruxism (tooth clenching/grinding), a common underlying cause of TMJ pain in the Upper East Side of NYC, and Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
The guard also helps guide your jaw into proper alignment, reducing strain on your joints and surrounding muscles. With consistent and appropriate use, you may experience reduced jaw discomfort, fewer headaches, and improved overall sleep quality.
Lifestyle adjustments can make a big difference in managing TMJ dysfunction. Eating softer foods and avoiding gum, chewy, or hard items can reduce strain on your jaw joints.
Stress management techniques, posture correction, and awareness of clenching habits help ease muscle tension. Applying heat or cold packs and doing gentle jaw exercises prescribed by our team can further alleviate discomfort and improve mobility.
BOTOX in the Upper East Side of NYC and Englewood Cliffs, NJ, helps relieve TMJ dysfunction by temporarily relaxing overactive jaw muscles responsible for tension, clenching, and pain. When carefully injected into targeted muscles by our highly trained dentist, Dr. Angela Lee, BOTOX blocks nerve signals that trigger excessive contractions, thereby reducing strain on your TMJs.
The decrease in muscle activity helps alleviate jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty opening or closing your mouth. Over time, Botox injections can also help prevent further joint inflammation and protect your teeth and jaw from damage related to bruxism.
Untreated TMJ disorder can worsen over time, leading to chronic pain, limited jaw movement, and tooth damage from grinding or misalignment. Early diagnosis and treatment from our TMJ expert, Dr. Lee, will restore comfort, prevent long-term complications, and improve your overall quality of life.
At Lee Dental & Facial, we make it easy to get the healing treatment you need without financial stress. We offer convenient payment options and flexible financing plans, making TMJ treatment on the Upper East Side, NYC, and in Englewood Cliffs, NJ, good for your health, happiness, and wallet!
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