Just as there are no established guidelines for diagnosing temporomandibular disorder, there also is no single best treatment but at Pointe Family Dental, we offer a variety or proven treatments to provide you relief as quickly as possible.
If you have TMD, we may suggest one, or several treatments used in combination, to assure you the highest quality care.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) — This therapy uses low-level electrical currents to relax the jaw joint and facial muscles. For some people, this relieves pain.
Ultrasound — Ultrasound treatment is deep heat that is usually applied to the joint if it is sore or lacks mobility.
Trigger-point injections — For this therapy we would inject pain medicine or an anesthetic into tender facial muscles to relieve pain. While the pain medication is working, it is highly recommended that you stretch the jaw muscles with simple exercises.
Splints — Splints are designed to fit over the teeth. They prevent the upper and lower teeth from coming together, making it impossible for you to grind or clench your teeth. These devices work by taking pressure off the jaw joints and muscles, which gives them a chance to relax and heal.
