TMJ Treatment
An estimated10 million Americans suffer from TMJ dysfunction, a painful condition that can cause headaches, neck pain, tingling in the extremities, ringing in the ears, and other unpleasant symptoms. TMJ dysfunction occurs when your jaw joints, also called the temporomandibular joints, stop working properly. These small, triangular joints, which control the opening and closing of your jaw, are susceptible to stress, fatigue, and illness. If the TMJ joints are misaligned, the related muscles become strained, which can irritate the surrounding nerves and lead to discomfort.
Dr. Ahnquist will perform a complete assessment to determine the cause of your pain. Once the doctor evaluates your case, we can make recommendations to alleviate your symptoms and restore harmony in your mouth. Non-surgical TMJ therapy may include hot and cold compresses, strengthening exercises, or a nightguard such as the NTI-tss appliance to prevent clenching and grinding.
A small, virtually invisible mouthpiece, the NTI-tss must be custom-fitted by your dentist and only covers your upper front teeth as you sleep The NTI-tss nightguard causes the jaw to relax in a stable position so that the hyperactive muscles will rest, and patients can experience much-needed relief.
Enjoy a comfortable smile. Call us today and schedule your appointment with Dr. Ahnquist to discuss the benefits of TMJ therapy, including NTI-tss nightguards. We welcome patients from Lexington, Paris, Frankfort, and surrounding areas to our Georgetown, KY practice.
|
