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Experience Pain Relief With TMJ Treatment in San Antonio

Dr. John Moore is a TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain specialist. There are many ways for him to treat you and alleviate your symptoms so you can get back to living a pain-free life. Your options may include:

  • Custom splints and mouthguards to realign your jaw. This will allow your muscles to relax while you sleep and protect your teeth from the effects of bruxism (teeth grinding), which sometimes causes TMJ disorder or can be a symptom of it.
  • Occlusal adjustments and orthodontic work to bring your bite into proper alignment. A bad bite can lead to TMJ disorder because your jaw must regularly shift out of position when you chew. This same strain repeated several times a day could be at the root of your TMJ pain.

Find TMJ relief at Cosmetic Dental Associates. Call 210-951-4444 today to make your appointment.

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We Offer Effective TMJ Treatment Options

Not only does Dr. John A. Moore, Jr. continue broadening his dental knowledge through continuing education courses, he teaches them as well. So, he’s the right San Antonio dentist to call on to diagnose and treat the frustrating constellation of symptoms that can make up TMJ disorder. TMJ treatment at Cosmetic Dental Associates can:

Dr. John Moore on TMJ and Bruxism Read Transcript

Bruxism and TMJ fall under this area of dentistry known as the inclusion bite it turns out that the joint, which is what TMJ stands for - the temple bone, the T, the mandible, the M and J for joint - TMJ is the hinge that gets into trouble when the teeth are not set exactly correctly. If you can imagine for a minute biting down on something that's a little bit high on one side and tipping the jaw the kind of stress that it could place here in the joint can be extremely uncomfortable if you don't manage that problem. This is an area of dentistry that I actually taught in dental school for about 10 years and that area at the time was very confused with it being a psychological problem and, you know, it's just all in your head, you'll get over it. here you just need to like quit grinding your teeth and stuff like that. That's not really what's going on here. TMJ, when it's truly that problem, the teeth are causing the issue. Okay? You can have other things wrong with the TM joint, like a cancer in there or arthritis and or something like that that's not the typical TMJ that dentist will deal with. He's really after the one that involves your teeth being out of alignment. So you can use a temporary acrylic bite positioner which is referred to as a night guard or a bite guard or occlusal guard. Those kinds of things can be used temporarily all the way to the point of getting Invisalign or braces to straighten the teeth out and fixing the bite or making the crowns that you need to have done or putting a bridge in where you lost some teeth and getting that balance between the two joints re-establish so that you're healthy again. So, TMJ definitely does belong in the realm of a dentist and something that should be looked into and managed always with any dental care that you get.

  • Put an end to your jaw pain and tenderness.
  • Make it easier to talk, eat, and yawn.
  • Reduce headaches – both the number and intensity of them.
  • Ease tension in your neck and shoulders.
  • Stop teeth grinding and help prevent damage to your tooth enamel.

TMJ Disorder Explained

Open and close your mouth. You will feel motion in your TMJ where your jawbone meets your cheekbone. This joint acts as a hinge every time you speak, chew food, or even yawn.

It’s not uncommon for this joint to become misaligned or irritated, or for you to strain the surrounding muscles. More than 10 million Americans are thought to suffer from TMJ disorder, which can also include debilitating pain from headaches and migraines.

Your pain could be related to your TMJ if:

  • Your jaws, ear, neck, or shoulders ache.
  • You wake up in the morning with headaches or migraines.
  • You’ve been diagnosed with arthritis.
  • You hear clicking or popping noises when you open your mouth.

Don’t let your TMJ disorder drag on. Symptoms can last days, months, or even years. Get the effective TMJ treatment you need at Cosmetic Dental Associates. Call 210-951-4444 today to schedule your consultation. We’re here to help you feel better!

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What is Bruxism and TMJ? Do you suffer from this or are still unaware of what's causing you pain in the jaw? Listen to Dr. John Moore as he explains to us what TMJ is all about. Get tips on what's the best TMJ treatment options for you at Cosmetic Dental Associates in San Antonio, TX. Learn more about TMJ and Bruxism by visiting our website at https://33smile.com/tmj-treatment-teeth-grinding/ Visit our website at https://33smile.com/ or call us at (210) 951-4444 to talk to someone about your dental issues. Dr. John Moore, DDS San Antonio, TX Cosmetic Dentist 5837 Babcock Road San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 951-4444 Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/33smile Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/33_smile Pin, save and share photos with us on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/33smilecom/ or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drjamsmiles/