If you suffer from jaw pain and chronic headaches suggestive of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, the Avenue Dental Care team has experience diagnosing and treating painful TMJs. During a TMJ exam, we’ll evaluate bite alignment and tissue around your TMJs for swelling and/or deterioration.
While painkillers can provide temporary relief for TMJ-related pain, specialized TMJ treatment in Everett and Puyallup, WA can effectively alleviate your TMJ symptoms.
A customized mouthguard in Everett and Puyallup, WA, acts as a buffer between your upper and lower teeth, thereby preventing excessive pressure on specific points. The nightguard evenly distributes force when your teeth are clenched, reducing stress on your TMJs and wear and tear on your teeth.
Research shows that the use of mouthguards customized by dentists significantly reduces muscle activity and associated TMJ symptoms.
TMJ disorder may develop as a consequence of misalignment, while conversely, TMJ dysfunction can cause malocclusion. Untreated painful TMJs can lead to chronic pain, joint damage, degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis), impaired jaw function, and even sleep apnea.
With competitive prices and third-party financing , you don’t need to let troubling TMJs in Everett or Puyallup, WA negatively impact your quality of life. With customized TMJ treatment from the experienced Avenue Dental Care team, we first identify the origin, then develop a plan that addresses your symptoms’ underlying cause(s).
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