Say goodbye to pain in the jaw area with our treatments
Temporomandibular joint disorders are common and may be transient or require medical attention. Clicks or pain, both in the area and in the associated muscles, cause discomfort in the patient and significant discomfort when opening and closing the mouth, even in everyday actions. Another common cause of pain in the area is bruxism, the so-called clenching and grinding of the teeth. We help you diagnose and address both bruxism and TMJ problems in our dental centers in Barcelona and Ibiza. You will see how other related problems, such as headaches, will also disappear with the improvement in joint function.
How do I know if I suffer from bruxism or TMJ disorders?
Diagnosis is a fundamental part of knowing how to tackle the patient’s problem. A misdiagnosis can not only waste time and money, it can also aggravate the underlying condition. From the first visit, our professionals put at your service diagnostic tools such as Dental CT to evaluate the state of your oral health. Once we have listened to the patient’s comments and questions, we use the information to elucidate together with the patient the problem he/she is suffering from and propose solutions.
It is not always easy to detect problems such as jaw disorders or bruxism. Many patients suffer for months of discomfort and pain without being able to fully enjoy the functionality of their mouth because they are unaware of the existence of these pathologies.
TMJ Disorders
The temporomandibular joint or TMJ is the joint that connects the jaw to the skull. If we see reduced mobility of this joint or notice that the mouth opening does not correspond to what should be normal, we may have a problem. The origin is very varied, from a trauma that causes a dislocated jaw to muscle pain caused by repetitive movements or having kept the mouth in a particular position forcing too much. There are diseases that can enhance problems in this joint and others, such as arthritis.
If you suffer from pain in the area with no apparent cause, if these pains move to adjacent areas such as ears, neck, head and even teeth, or if you hear clicking sounds, sometimes with pain, when opening and closing your mouth, TMJ may be the answer. On the other hand, involuntary clenching and grinding of the dentition due to a TMJ problem can lead to bruxism. Stress, in many cases, is the problem behind this dysfunction.
Not enjoying full joint mobility means that we may develop other problems. It makes it difficult to chew food properly, since we tend to avoid it, and it can also affect our oral hygiene, since we do not reach all the pieces properly due to the limited opening.
Bruxism and how to recognize it
Bruxism is one of the most common clinical problems. Its origin may be due to different causes, although, as we have seen, stress is usually one of the most common. However, it can also be due to malocclusion due to TMJ problems or bad habits. Bruxism can be nocturnal, but also diurnal and both children and adults can suffer from it.
Symptoms that may indicate that we grind our teeth involuntarily, that is, that we suffer from bruxism:
- Headaches and ear pain.
- Neck and neckpain and stiffness.
- Insomnia, waking up with the sensation of not having rested.
- Increased tooth sensitivity.
- TMJpain.
- Obvious wear of the tooth surface and even lesions.
How to treat TMJ disorders and bruxism
It is necessary to visit a professional to examine the possible causes of this type of pain and discomfort. From our centers, we treat both bruxism and TMJ problems in Barcelona and Ibiza. After evaluating your case, we will offer you the treatment that best fits your needs. Occasionally, we may need combined treatments or surgery, but these are not always necessary.
Our clinics also offer you physiotherapy and TMJ osteopathy options to enhance the recovery of this type of ailments.
With the use of two custom-made transparent splints for each arch, we slow down the wear and damage suffered by the teeth. The splints are transparent and are made in the highest quality with reliable suppliers and experts in this area. In case the origin of the problem is anxiety or stress, we will advise you to find a way to find a solution to manage it.
There is a possibility that the malocclusion is generated by a poor arrangement of the dentition. In these cases, the orthodontist may prescribe orthodontic treatment to correct alignment and solve TMJ problems.
Our experts in bruxism and TMJ both in Barcelona and Ibiza will tell you the best way to proceed with your case. And if there have been injuries or associated problems that can be treated by other areas of dentistry in our clinics, they will advise you on the shortest and most effective way to recover your oral health in the best way.
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