Temporomandibular Bone
(TMJ Treatment / Teeth Grinding)
TMD And Bruxism Solutions At Our Port Charlotte, FL Office
Having a toothache is uniquely painful, but that’s something we can fix. Between tooth-colored fillings, root canal treatments, or extractions, we can get rid of what’s causing you that pain. However, dentistry is more than just teeth. It’s also about your jaw, and you can experience pain there as well. Your jaw can even be damaging your teeth without you knowing it.
Every jaw has a temporomandibular joint (TMJ), a muscle that connects the jaw to the skull. Whenever you open or close your mouth, you’re using that joint. When this joint starts to hurt, it can become a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) that can interfere with chewing, talking, or just …show more content…
Worse, all of that grinding slowly erodes the enamel on your teeth, increasing your risk of tooth decay and weakening your teeth.
How We Can Help With TMD And Bruxism
At our office in Port Charlotte, FL, we offer several treatments to help with TMD and bruxism. One of the more common treatments is the splint, a device that you keep in your mouth to reposition your lower jaw. This allows the temporomandibular joint to relax more, giving it time to heal. A night guard (a mouthguard you wear at night) can also help with bruxism. There are other treatments that can help, such as enamel reshaping, dental crowns, and orthodontics. If you have a problem with TMD or bruxism, our dentists have the training necessary to go over the best options for you.
Pain in your jaw joint should not be ignored, as it could lead to more serious damage to your jaw and teeth. If your jaw hurts, or if you think you might be grinding your teeth, call us today at 941-421-0163 or use our online form.
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But sleep apnea can rob you of a good night’s rest, leading to a lot of problems and complications. Headaches, restlessness, and fatigue are typical, since you’re not getting enough sleep at night. That lack of sleep can also increase your moodiness, make depression worse, or cause your hormones to get out of balance. There are even studies linking sleep apnea to gaining weight, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, and heart problems.
Diagnosing And Treating Sleep Apnea
There are tests that can determine if your snoring really is sleep apnea, and our dentists can refer you either to physicians who can do the tests or a company who conducts in-home testing. Once sleep apnea is confirmed, we can give you a customized mouthguard called a SomnoDent device. This FDA-approved device gently keeps your airway open so you don’t have the problem of never staying asleep. It’s safe, convenient, and best of all, it works.
There’s already too little time to get the sleep you need. Don’t let sleep apnea rob you or your loved ones of a much-needed good night’s sleep. If you think you might have sleep apnea, or to make your next appointment, call us at 941-421-0163 today or use our online
TMD And Bruxism Solutions At Our Port Charlotte, FL Office
Having a toothache is uniquely painful, but that’s something we can fix. Between tooth-colored fillings, root canal treatments, or extractions, we can get rid of what’s causing you that pain. However, dentistry is more than just teeth. It’s also about your jaw, and you can experience pain there as well. Your jaw can even be damaging your teeth without you knowing it.
Every jaw has a temporomandibular joint (TMJ), a muscle that connects the jaw to the skull. Whenever you open or close your mouth, you’re using that joint. When this joint starts to hurt, it can become a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) that can interfere with chewing, talking, or just …show more content…
Worse, all of that grinding slowly erodes the enamel on your teeth, increasing your risk of tooth decay and weakening your teeth.
How We Can Help With TMD And Bruxism
At our office in Port Charlotte, FL, we offer several treatments to help with TMD and bruxism. One of the more common treatments is the splint, a device that you keep in your mouth to reposition your lower jaw. This allows the temporomandibular joint to relax more, giving it time to heal. A night guard (a mouthguard you wear at night) can also help with bruxism. There are other treatments that can help, such as enamel reshaping, dental crowns, and orthodontics. If you have a problem with TMD or bruxism, our dentists have the training necessary to go over the best options for you.
Pain in your jaw joint should not be ignored, as it could lead to more serious damage to your jaw and teeth. If your jaw hurts, or if you think you might be grinding your teeth, call us today at 941-421-0163 or use our online form.
(Sleep Apnea …show more content…
But sleep apnea can rob you of a good night’s rest, leading to a lot of problems and complications. Headaches, restlessness, and fatigue are typical, since you’re not getting enough sleep at night. That lack of sleep can also increase your moodiness, make depression worse, or cause your hormones to get out of balance. There are even studies linking sleep apnea to gaining weight, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, and heart problems.
Diagnosing And Treating Sleep Apnea
There are tests that can determine if your snoring really is sleep apnea, and our dentists can refer you either to physicians who can do the tests or a company who conducts in-home testing. Once sleep apnea is confirmed, we can give you a customized mouthguard called a SomnoDent device. This FDA-approved device gently keeps your airway open so you don’t have the problem of never staying asleep. It’s safe, convenient, and best of all, it works.
There’s already too little time to get the sleep you need. Don’t let sleep apnea rob you or your loved ones of a much-needed good night’s sleep. If you think you might have sleep apnea, or to make your next appointment, call us at 941-421-0163 today or use our online