{"id":1224,"date":"2016-03-25T12:11:09","date_gmt":"2016-03-25T12:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.joshuahongdds.com\/?p=1224"},"modified":"2025-08-22T01:44:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T01:44:20","slug":"available-tmj-treatment-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodmandentalgoodyear.com\/blog\/available-tmj-treatment-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Available TMJ Treatment Options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The joint that attaches the lower part of your jaw to your skull is known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It really is a hinge and it enables the opening and closing of your mouth.&nbsp; It also allows your mouth to move from one side to the other when you chew.&nbsp; The joint is surrounded by muscles to control the position of the jaw.&nbsp; There are people who suffer disorders that may affect the TMJ, the muscles surrounding it or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TMJ syndrome is a painful condition that also restricts the function of the jaw.&nbsp; Even though most people experience the symptoms temporarily and they naturally disappear on their own, for others the issue may require surgical intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment options, both surgical and non-surgical, are available as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Non-Surgical Treatment Options for TMJ<\/strong><br><br>When it comes to the TMJ treatment, the key is being conservative.\u00a0 Usually, the treatment can be done in the comfort of your home and without any surgical intervention.\u00a0 If the issue is very severe, there may be need for mouth guards, splints and therapy.<ul class=\"list-item-normal\"><br><li>Physiotherapy for the JawThis works well to reduce stiffness and pain while improving the muscles range of motion and strength.\u00a0 It includes mobilization, stretching the muscle gently, acupuncture and exercise.\u00a0 If you are experiencing muscle spasms that are related to TMJ, this is going to be the first line of treatment for you.<\/li><br><li>Managing StressStress can cause one to grind and clench the teeth, and this can make TMJ worse.\u00a0 It is therefore important that you learn some relaxation techniques such as altering your breathing patterns and even learning how to breathe correctly.\u00a0 You may want to go a step further and identify your stressors and then make whatever lifestyle changes are necessary.<\/li><br><li>Helpful MedicationIf you have been going through TMJ symptoms and treatment for a long while, you may have some medications prescribed to help.\u00a0 These include anti-inflammatory pills, sedatives, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety and muscle relaxants.<\/li><br><li>Occlusal Appliance Therapy for TMJWhen you go to bed at night, you may be required to wear splints or bite plates which are effective in taking pressure off your teeth and jaw joints causing your muscles need to relax.<\/li><br><\/ul><p><strong>Surgical Treatment Options for TMJ<\/strong><br><br>Surgery will not be considered unless it is absolutely necessary.\u00a0 This will likely only happen if the cartilage found in the joint has been displaced severely.\u00a0 This can result in pain and can limit your jaw function.\u00a0 Surgery will only be considered if the jaw cannot be repositioned some other way and if other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmandentalgoodyear.com\/gum-disease-treatment.html\">TMJ<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmandentalgoodyear.com\/gum-disease-treatment.html\"> disor<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmandentalgoodyear.com\/gum-disease-treatment.html\">der<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmandentalgoodyear.com\/gum-disease-treatment.html\"> treatments<\/a> have failed.\u00a0 Eminectomy is the most common surgery.\u00a0 Here, part of your jaw joint, the part obstructing forward movement, is removed.\u00a0 It is usually carried out under general anesthesia and considered a minor surgery.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Botox as TMJ Treatment <\/strong>Botox is generally known for the reduction of frown lines and wrinkles.\u00a0 Today however, it is being used in dental offices to treat TMJ.\u00a0 Botox is generally injected in the medial pterygoid, masseter and temporalis, which are the muscles that work together to move the jaw.\u00a0 Those who have experienced this treatment have reported significant improvement in function, pain, amount of tenderness and mouth-opening ability.Botox works by relaxing the muscles that move uncontrollably because it blocks the nerve signals. It takes ten to fifteen minutes to take effect and remains effective between 2 and 6 months.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arthrocentesis<\/strong>In this procedure, fluid is extracted from the joint with a needle.\u00a0 The area is then irrigated in order to remove any inflammatory derivatives and fragments that may be causing the problem.\u00a0 Once that is done, a lubricant is then injected back to ensure that the joint moves again normally.\u00a0 This procedure works for some but not others, and recovery takes about two days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arthroscopy<\/strong>This procedure is somewhat similar to the one above albeit more invasive.\u00a0 Here, an intra-oral camera is used to examine the inner part of the jaw joint.\u00a0 The dental surgeon will then determine the best course of action depending on his findings.\u00a0 These may include removing scar tissue that may be loose, stitching the discs and the like.\u00a0 It is an outpatient procedure and it takes about a week to recover.\u00a0 The required incision is quite small.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arthroplasty<\/strong>This term refers to open joint surgery.\u00a0 It is only done if the less invasive surgical procedures cannot resolve your problem.\u00a0 If there is need to do surgery on the bone, or to replace, remove or repair the articular disc, then this is the preferred treatment.\u00a0 You will be under either general or local anesthesia and a small cut will be made right in front of your ear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Osseous Surgery<\/strong>In the event that your bones are shaped badly, then this is the ideal treatment to re-structure and re-shape the disc.\u00a0 It is a surgical procedure that attempts to remodel your bone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Menictomy<\/strong>This procedure includes a partial or complete removal of the disc.\u00a0 The cartilage may be damaged beyond repair and may need to be replaced with an implant that carries out the same functions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alternative Treatments for TMJ<\/strong>These include radio wave therapy, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), trigger-point injections and ultrasound.\u00a0 These options are known to provide temporary relief but do not completely treat the problem. They are a good option for TMJ pain treatment but not TMJ cure.TMJ disease can be painful, making life very uncomfortable.\u00a0 It is treatable however, and should be looked into as soon as possible in order to avoid the more invasive treatments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Caleb Goodman offers expert general and emergency dental care in Goodyear, AZ. With a gentle, patient-first approach, our team provides thorough evaluations, pain-free tooth extractions, and comprehensive post-op support to help patients recover quickly and comfortably. Whether you&#8217;re dealing with an emergency tooth extraction or a planned procedure, we\u2019re here to help every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call us at <a href=\"tel:+16239258822\">(623) 925-8822<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmandentalgoodyear.com\/request-an-appointment.html\">request an appointment online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The joint that attaches the lower part of your jaw to your skull is known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). 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