Do you wake up with a pain in your jaw? What about recurring headaches or ringing in the ears? These symptoms may indicate temporomandibular joint disorder, more commonly known as “TMJ”.
TMJ disorder is a cyclical condition, meaning it’s a continuous loop of conditions that cause painful inflammation, chemical changes in the muscles, and involuntary muscle contractions. TMJ disorder can originate from nighttime teeth grinding, arthritis, jaw injuries, and other preceding conditions.
Let’s help you get a great night’s sleep and preserve your teeth! At Beachside Smiles, we provide expert TMJ disorder treatment in North Myrtle Beach, offering relief from jaw pain and discomfort.
Call us today to schedule a TMJ disorder consultation.
As specialists in treating TMJ disorder, Beachside Smiles offers several remedies to help you overcome TMJ disorder. One treatment many patients find beneficial is the use of a custom-fitted bite guard.
Worn nightly, sleep guards are useful in preventing premature wear to your tooth enamel. This may also help to prevent injury to the temporomandibular joint and surrounding tissues in some cases.
Like nighttime bruxism, daytime teeth grinding can also be helped with a dental guard as well as modifying your habits, lifestyle, and/or taking part in some form of relaxation training.
