An increase in headaches can be worrying. When this problem is joined by problems with limited or painful bite movement, issues with teeth grinding, or concerns about discomfort in your face, neck, and shoulders, it could be because of TMJ disorder. This problem arises when you are not able to move your jaw properly due to issues with joint alignment. By bringing up this problem to your dentist at Sunny Smiles, you can find that effective treatment is available. Through work to correct poor joint movement and alignment, we can reduce the problems with tension and stress that create so many kinds of discomfort for you.
Can An Issue With Headaches Be Linked To Problems With Your Jaw?
Headaches can have many triggers. When you experience this problem along with issues that seem to be linked to stiff or painful jaw movement, or an increase in problems with teeth grinding, you should know that you may be experiencing headaches due to problems with your jaw joints that affect the trigeminal nerve. By bringing your concerns about your jaw to your dentist’s attention, you can learn about how this matter can be successfully addressed. We should note that TMJ problems are checked for during regular dental exams, which means consistent preventive care can lead to its discovery and treatment before the matter becomes too uncomfortable for you.
Identifying The Need For TMJ Therapy
Through an evaluation of your jaw and bite movement, we can determine if you need TMJ therapy. Once we have the confirmation that this problem affects you, we can talk about treatment. It is often possible to correct this problem by supplying a custom oral appliance that eases tension and puts your joints in better alignment. Wearing it can retrain you to hold your jaw in a more comfortable position, something that will help you reduce stress while you bite and chew. We can also look out for potential problems with your jaw movement that are linked to teeth that are in poor health.
Can Better Smile Health Help You Maintain A More Balanced Bite?
If you cannot rely on all of your teeth to do their part when you bite and chew, you can develop problems with awkward or uneven movements. Treating these teeth with dental crowns can lead to improvements in your dental function that help you recover from TMJ problems.
Talk To Sunny Smiles About Beginning TMJ Therapy!
The issues with your oral health can have more impact on your general well-being than you might realize. When you have problems because of poor jaw alignment and movement, the resulting difficulties with face and jaw pain, headaches, and teeth grinding can become hard to manage. Fortunately, this is a problem that can be resolved through the right care. To receive that care, or to discuss any other matters that concern your oral health, contact our Sunny Smiles location on Dyer St in El Paso, TX by calling 915-859-7000.