Apr
If you or someone you love suffers from TMJ disorder (TMD) and live in the Alpharetta, Georgia, area, you can find relief at Bella Hanono Family Dentistry. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the jawbone (the mandible) to the skull. The TMJ does the job of opening and closing the mouth, so it plays a role in speaking, yawning, and chewing.
When an individual is suffering from TMJ disorder, the joint has a hard time doing what it’s supposed to do, and that causes pain and other worrying symptoms, which can include:
There are several issues that can cause painful TMD symptoms, including:
Dr. Bella Hanono targets the cause of the pain instead of the symptoms. After she evaluates you, Dr. Hanono may determine that a lightweight oral appliance can effectively relieve the tension that TMD places on the joints in the jaw and surrounding tissue.
With a custom-fitted mouthguard or splint, you slip the appliance over your teeth to protect your natural tooth structure and restorations from damage caused by teeth-grinding and jaw clenching.
Additionally, Dr. Hanono and her team will consider whether or not orthodontic treatments are a good solution for you.
Are you concerned about TMJ pain and how to stop jaw clicking? Dr. Bella Hanono and the team at Bella Hanono Family Dentistry are here to answer your questions.
Call us today at (770) 343-4052 or request an appointment online. We’re located at 3155 North Point Pkwy. Building G Suite 200 in Alpharetta, Georgia.