TMJ Disorders Treatment

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The Temporomandibular Joint connects the lower jaw to the skull; it acts as a hinge and enables some essential functions like swallowing, chewing, and speaking. At the same time, it can move in all three directions of space. Jaw joint disorder is a pain and dysfunction syndrome involving the masticatory muscles. Jaw common disorders have affected a widespread segment today. It is caused by the deterioration of the harmony between the articular surface and the disc. Sydney Royal Clinic offers the best TMJ Disorders Treatment in Georgia, Tbilisi to correct the problems.

Suitable Candidate:

The best candidate for the treatment is someone having the following conditions:

  • A blow to the jaw or joint area
  • Inflammation of the cartilage
  • Pain and discomfort in the jaw
  • Difficulty in opening and closing jaw

What are the Symptoms of TMJ Disorders Treatment?

If you have any of the following conditions, do not ignore them and get treatment:

  • Pain when opening mouth
  • Difficulty and discomfort in chewing
  • Facial pain while chewing or opening and closing the mouth
  • The quick feeling of tiredness in the jaws while chewing
  • Sudden changes in the way the upper and lower teeth meet
  • Facial asymmetry, which may be due to hyperplasia of facial muscles

Quick Tip! If you notice any of these symptoms, try to see a doctor as soon as possible.

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When Should You Consult a Specialist?

If your jaws are sensitive, there is pain that doesn’t go away, or if you can’t fully open your jaws, you should see a doctor who can diagnose these problems. Your doctor will tell you about all the possible causes and treatments for your problems.

Some preliminary tests can be used together with clinical examination to diagnose jaw joint disorders.

Treatment Options:

The following treatment options can be considered to treat the problem:

Mouthguards:

People can feel pain relief by wearing soft or firm devices inserted over their teeth which are known as mouthguards.

Jaw Exercise:

Exercise can help jaw movements return to normal by providing flexibility and strengthening the muscles. It is done when there is no acute pain.

Counselling:

A proper daily routine should be established to deal with the factors and behaviours that may worsen the pain. Some bad habits like nail-biting, grinding, or leaning on the chin must be avoided.

Arthrocentesis:

It is a commonly performed medical procedure to diagnose and treat certain joint diseases. The process is usually performed to reduce pain by removing inflammatory mediators from the joint cavity and to increase mandibular mobility by removing intra-articular adhesions.

Arthroscopy:

It is a minimally invasive instrumental method of diagnosis and treatment. Penetrating the joint, the surgeon examines its cavity, delivers medicines, and performs surgical procedures.

Open-Joint Surgery:

It is needed in the group of patients who do not benefit from all these treatments, who now have very severe pain and whose mouth opening has decreased to 1-2 centimeters.

In this case, most of the time, the articular cartilage is removed, and a silicone or autogenous material from the person’s own tissue is placed in its place.

Sometimes, excision from the jawbone and removal of the deformed part of the lower jaw that forms the jaw joint by cutting may be required. However, we consider surgery the last resort and follow more conservatively non-surgical procedures.

TMJ Disorders Treatment (FAQ’s):

What Is The Best Treatment For TMJ Disorder?
Laser technology has paved the way for precise and efficient TMJ Disorder Treatment as it is gentle, minimally invasive, and allows for quicker healing.TMJ patients should avoid hard and chewy foods, and jaw clenching, and try using a mouthguard. Other options include trigger point injections and botox.
Can TMJ Be Cured Permanently?
Discomfort from TMJ disorders will eventually go away on its own. Simple self-care practices are often effective in easing symptoms and controlling teeth clenching and grinding can often resolve TMJ. Other permanent options such as surgery should only be considered if self-prevention is not working.
Can TMJ Damage Your Hearing?
Although rare, Inflammation and swelling near the TMJ, which connects the skull to the lower jaw, can easily affect nearby tissues and can damage the ear as well as lead to tissue damage and inflammation that can block the Eustachian tubes and make it more difficult to hear.
How Painful Is TMJ?
TMJ pain can vary from person to person. As the pain is due to constant pressure on the jaw, the pain can spread to all nearby areas including the eyes, ears, mouth, forehead, cheeks, tongue, teeth, and throat. In even more severe cases, the pain can spread to the neck and upper back.
What Are The Symptoms Of TMJ Nerve Damage?

Some symptoms of TMJ nerve damage include, but are not limited to;

  1. Pain in the chewing muscles and/or jaw joint (most common symptom).
  2. Pain that spreads to the face or neck.
  3. Jaw stiffness, Limited movement or locking of the jaw.
  4. Painful clicking, popping, or grating in the jaw joint when opening or closing the mouth.
  5. Ringing in the ears, hearing loss, or dizziness.

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The TMJ Disorders Treatment in Georgia, Tbilisi requires a multidisciplinary approach that primarily includes patient compliance. Along with the treatment to be administered by the TMJ specialist, it may also require consultation with a physical therapist, psychiatrist, and neurologist. At Sydney Royal Clinic, specialists can help ease your pain! Book a free appointment by filling out the consultation form below and getting this treatment done with us.

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