TMJ Treatment in Abilene

TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull. This joint allows you to talk, chew, yawn, and move your jaw comfortably. When the joint or surrounding muscles become irritated or don’t function properly, it can lead to pain and discomfort commonly referred to as TMJ disorder (or TMD).

TMJ can develop for many different reasons, including:

• Teeth grinding or clenching (bruxism)
• Muscle tension related to stress
• Injury or trauma to the jaw
• Arthritis affecting the jaw joint
• Bite misalignment
• Overuse of the jaw muscles
• Inflammation of the joint

Many of our noninvasive TMJ Treatments in Abilene main benefits is painful from TMJ related symptoms. Our treatments work with intentional heat delivery to relieve muscle spasms, pain, inflammation, and discomfort from TMJ symptoms.

TMJ symptoms can vary from person to person and may include:

• Jaw pain or tenderness
• Clicking or popping when opening or closing the mouth
• Jaw locking or limited movement
• Pain while chewing
• Frequent headaches
• Ear pain or a feeling of fullness in the ears
• Facial pain
• Neck and shoulder tension
• Teeth grinding or clenching

If these symptoms interfere with your daily activities, an evaluation can help determine whether TMJ dysfunction may be contributing to your discomfort.

Most conservative TMJ treatments are designed to be comfortable. Many patients find treatment relaxing and report gradual improvement in jaw tension, mobility, and overall comfort over the course of their care plan.

You may be a candidate if you experience:

• Jaw pain
• Clicking or popping
• Jaw locking
• Pain while chewing
• Frequent headaches
• Teeth grinding or clenching
• Facial tension
• Ear discomfort related to jaw movement