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"Dr. Aubert, what TMJ disorder treatments are available?"
Proper diagnosis is critical to make sure you
receive treatment for your particular condition. At Forest Park Dental we will only
recommend treatment after conducting a thorough health history, clinical
exam, taking appropriate X-rays, and perhaps confirming the condition
through other diagnostic tests.At Forest Park Dental we may prescribe a multiple-phase treatment plan. Only minor corrective treatment may be needed. Treatment may be simple or require more steps for alleviating the condition, depending on the degree of severity. Some of these treatments include:
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Taking a non-aspirin pain reliever or prescription medications such as muscle relaxants, analgesics, or anti-inflammatory drugs |
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Eating soft foods |
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Avoiding chewing gum |
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Applying moist heat or ice |
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Physical therapy |
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Teaching relaxation techniques to control muscle tension |
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Stress management training techniques |
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Posture training |
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Wearing bite plates to eliminate the harmful effects of clenching or grinding the teeth, and a better positioning of the jaws |
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Adjusting the bite, known as "occlusal equilibration" involving removing interferences when the teeth touch |
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Replacement of defective restorations that prevent the jaws from meeting properly |
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Orthodontics, to put the teeth in proper position |
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Surgery |
In most cases we treat at Forest Park Dental, the symptoms related to
TMJ
disorders can be successfully treated to reduce or eliminate your
discomfort. Postponement of treatment usually results in more damage to
the joint, muscles, or teeth.
For more information about how we can help you with TMJ problems, call us
at (866) 981-4127, we will be happy to help you.
TMJ - Temporomandibular
Disorders
In St Louis Missouri and the surrounding
Clayton - University City - Brentwood - Florissant MO areas.
Dr. Aubert is not a specialist in orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, or prosthodontics. Bleaching and cosmetic dentistry is a non-specialty interest that requires no specific educational training to advertise this service.
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