Tmj Appliances
You Can’t Treat Your TMJ Disorder Until You Are Able To Recognize the Symptoms
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)disorder is a condition that affects the joints that connect your jaw to your skull. This disorder can result in discomfort, pain, and a wide range of symptoms, which will have a negative impact on your daily life. While there are treatments available that include a dental appliance, many patients of Dr. Scott Siemen at Paxton Dental Care who are experiencing these negative symptoms related to TMJ disorder in Paxton, Massachusetts, are not even aware of the connection. Before you can receive treatment for your TMJ disorder, you must be aware of the symptoms. Being able to recognize … Continue reading
Common Forms of Exercises to Help Relieve Pain Caused by TMJ Disorders
When you suffer from pain caused by a temporomandibular joint disorder, you will likely be seeking answers to alleviate this pain. Seeing your local dentist in Worcester, Massachusetts, should be your first step to putting this discomfort behind you. Dr. Scott Siemen and the team at Paxton Dental Care can provide exercises aimed at helping you with this pain while long-term solutions are sought. Signs You May Have TMJ Disorder Before you start exercises to help relieve pain and discomfort, it is essential to visit your dentist to be checked out for a temporomandibular joint disorder. If you are experiencing … Continue reading
Why You Should Consider TMJ Appliance Therapy to Save Your Teeth from the Damage of Bruxism and Chronic Grinding
Are you constantly waking up each morning with an already terrible headache paired with a sore jaw? Have your teeth begun to wear down and flatten? If this describes your current dental situation, you may be clenching and/or grinding your teeth. A condition called bruxism, or chronic teeth grinding, may be to blame for these problems. If you are constantly grinding your teeth, you are likely causing damage to your teeth and jaw. A TMJ (temporomandibular joint) appliance, as offered by Dr. Scott Siemen and his team at Paxton Dental Care may be the answer. A TMJ Appliance can help … Continue reading
