Chronic pain and discomfort don’t just drain you physically. Waking up yet again with jaw, ear, and head pain can drain you emotionally as well. At Sincere Smiles Dental, our TMJ dentist in Howell, MI, is dedicated to giving you relief in every sense. Our team of skilled professionals knows how to cure TMJ permanently, blending advanced techniques with a warm, nurturing environment. Instead of dreading painful mornings, you’ll greet each new day with excitement.
The hinge that connects your jaw to the skull is your temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder (TMD) refers to a group of conditions that affects this joint and the surrounding muscles.
TMJ symptoms that indicate you have TMD can vary but often include jaw and ear pain, difficulty chewing, clicking or popping noises when moving your jaw, and headaches. These conditions can arise from a variety of factors, including jaw injury, arthritis, teeth grinding (bruxism), or even stress.
Sleep mouth guards are an effective TMD and bruxism treatment. Sincere Smiles Dental’s custom-made TMJ mouth guards protect you from the effects of teeth grinding and jaw clenching. You’ll sleep tight because your jaw isn’t.
Get Relief: A night guard prevents your upper and lower teeth from making direct contact, reducing the strain on your jaw muscles and joints.
Experience Comfort: Our night guards are designed to fit your mouth perfectly, ensuring optimal comfort and effectiveness.
Enjoy Durability: Made from high-quality materials, our teeth-grinding guards are built to last, providing you with long-term relief.
Botox® isn’t just for smoothing wrinkles. At Sincere Smiles Dental, we also use it to soothe pain. By injecting a small amount of Botox neurotoxin into the muscles affected by your TMD, we can alleviate tension and pain. As the Cleveland Clinic explains, injectables weaken the muscles, forcing them to relax and treating chronic pain that doesn’t respond to other treatments.
And it’s easy! This procedure involves minimal discomfort and no downtime, allowing you to resume your daily activities immediately. Even better, the effects of neurotoxin treatment can last several months, offering you prolonged relief from TMJ pain.
We don’t just mean your jaw tension. Sincere Smiles Dental is designed to put you at ease, delivering TMJ and TMD care that will make you feel seen, heard, and valued. It’s been a tough journey, but when you come through our doors, the hard part is over. Make an appointment today.
