SW Calgary TMJ Therapy

If you suffer from chronic neck pain or headaches, have difficulty opening or closing your mouth when eating and speaking, have noticed that your jaw pops or clicks, and/or have been experiencing radiating pain in your jaw, you may be suffering from TMJ pain, otherwise known as Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD). All About Family Dental is here to help! We are pleased to offer TMJ Treatment options to help ease your pain and discomfort and help you achieve better overall health and wellness.

• Popping or grating sounds in the jaw joints
• Constant headaches or migraines
• Head, neck, face, or shoulder discomfort
• Difficulty opening or closing your mouth, or your jaw may even lock, preventing any motion at all
• Ear pain or hearing difficulties, including ringing in your ears
• Teeth clenching or grinding, which may be loud enough to wake up your sleeping partner
• Constant fatigue

The dentists at All About Family Dental are knowledgeable in TMJ treatment options, which can include specialized appliances that support the muscles, jaw joint and teeth in a harmonious position. Other solutions may include bite rehabilitation and orthodontic procedures. The best treatment for teeth grinding is a grinding appliance. This custom made plastic dental appliance is worn over your teeth at night to help realign the jaw and help ease the pain associated with any misalignment. The appliance also works to protect the teeth from the premature wear and tear that results from the forces of tooth grinding. A bruxism appliance is able to treat bruxism before there is severe and permanent damage to the teeth. It can also help decrease the symptoms of headaches, as well as pain in the face, neck, cranial, shoulder, arm, and back regions by shutting off the muscle activity, which allows the overworked muscles to relax.