TMJ Treatment Asheville
Alleviating Jaw Pain to Improve Quality of Life
Chronic jaw pain affects millions of individuals throughout the United States. What might start as minor soreness can evolve into what is known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. When inflammation caused by teeth grinding, facial trauma, or even stress occurs, pain is often the leading symptom, which can make opening and closing your mouth increasingly difficult. Allow Dr. White and our team to implement effective strategies to treat your TMJ and improve your overall quality of life. Call us today.
Why Choose Dr. John White, DDS For TMJ Treatment?
- Custom-Made Occlusal Splints for Maximum Support
- Dentist with Decades of Proven Experience
- We Welcome Your Dental Insurance
How TMJ Problems are Diagnosed
Dr. White relies on both equilibration/occlusal adjustment and custom-made occlusal splints to treat TMJ problems.
Equilibration/ Occlusal Adjustment
Oftentimes, pain throughout the jaw joints can be the result of a misaligned bite. When this is the case, we can alter selected teeth so that your bite comes together more naturally, alleviating any pain and making opening and closing your mouth easier because of its improved functionality.
Occlusal Splint
If teeth grinding and clenching are partly to blame for your TMJ, an occlusal splint can be crafted for you to wear during the day and/or at night. This cushioned device minimizes contact between teeth so that your tooth enamel does not wear down, nor is there any added stress placed on your jaw joints.