Libertyville, IL         Lake County Dental Care         A General Dentist Providing Sedation Dentistry

Dr. David Potts
908 South Milwaukee Avenue = Libertyville IL = 60048 = 847 362-6540
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TMJ Disorder Treatment

Proper diagnosis of TMJ disorder is critical to make sure you receive treatment for your particular condition. Your dentist will recommend treatment after conducting a thorough health history, clinical exam, taking appropriate X-rays, and perhaps confirming the condition through other diagnostic tests.

 

Your dentist may prescribe a multiple-phase treatment plan. Only minor corrective treatment may be needed. Treatment may be simple or require more steps for alleviating the condition, depending on the degree of severity. Some of these treatments include:

= Taking a non-aspirin pain reliever or prescription medications such as muscle relaxants, analgesics, or anti-inflammatory drugs
= Eating soft foods
= Avoiding chewing gum
= Applying moist heat or ice
= Physical therapy
= Teaching relaxation techniques to control muscle tension
= Stress management training techniques
= Posture training
= Wearing bite plates to eliminate the harmful effects of clenching or grinding the teeth, and a better positioning of the jaws
= Adjusting the bite, known as "occlusal equilibration" involving removing interferences when the teeth touch
= Replacement of defective restorations that prevent the jaws from meeting properly
= Orthodontics, to put the teeth in proper position
= Surgery


In most cases, the symptoms related to TMJ disorders can be successfully treated to reduce or eliminate your discomfort. Postponement of treatment usually results in more damage to the joint, muscles, or teeth. Be sure to discuss any questions you may have about TM symptoms and treatment plans with your dentist.

 

 

 

 

 
 

 


TMJ - Temporomandibular Disorders
In Libertyville Illinois and the surrounding
Chicago - Lake Forest - Lake County - Northern Illinois IL areas.

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