Randolph TMJ Pain Relief

Relieve jaw pain and address the root cause with our dentist.

One of the most common causes of jaw pain is TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder. This condition affects the joints that connect your jaw to your skull, and can cause a variety of symptoms, including pain, clicking or popping sounds when you move your jaw, and difficulty opening or closing your mouth. If you are seeking jaw pain relief in Randolph, NJ, contact our team today.

Symptoms of TMJ

The temporomandibular joint allows your jaw to move up, down, side to side. When this area starts to cause pain it can be incredibly challenging to eat, sleep and talk.

  • Difficulty chewing/eating
  • Popping or clicking when opening your mouth
  • Frequent headaches
  • Pain when closing and opening mouth
  • Ear pain, ringing in ears
TMJ pain relief.
TMJ pain relief.

TMJ Treatments

There are a number of treatments that can help relieve the pain of TMJ, depending on the severity of your condition. Our experienced Randolph TMJ dentists offer therapy treatments that can help reduce pain and hopefully get to the root cause of the disorder.

One of the most common reasons for TMJ pain is the misalignment of teeth. In some cases, simply wearing a splint at night to keep your jaw in alignment can be enough to provide relief. Other times it may involve orthodontic work. Some of us grind our teeth or clench our teeth at night. Custom mouthguards can be made to help address this. If your TMJ is more severe, you may need to undergo physical therapy or even surgery to correct the problem. Our dentist may have you take a pain-reliever, anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxant to help relieve the muscle spasms and pain for a bit.

Self-Care Treatments

  • Resting your jaw
  • Get a good night's sleep
  • Keeping your teeth apart when you are not swallowing or eating
  • Eating soft foods
  • Reduce stress
  • Applying ice and heat
  • Exercising your jaw
  • Correct your posture

Schedule Your TMJ Exam

The headaches, pain and sleepless nights can really start to take a toll on patients suffering from TMJ. No matter what the cause of your jaw pain, there are a number of options available to help you find relief. Be sure to talk with our dentist about all of your treatment options so that you can find the one that's right for you.

Book Your Dental Exam Today

Contact Dickerson Dental Group today to schedule your TMJ exam today and put an end to the headaches and jaw pain you're experiencing.