TMJ Disorder Treatment

Trade Your TMJ Problems for Comfortable Living

TMJ can cause pain in the jaw joint and the muscles of the jaw. If you believe that you may be experiencing jaw discomfort related to TMJ, visit Beattie Family Dental. We have over 30 years of combined experience helping people like you with TMJ conditions.

Begin to experience relief from TMJ by visiting the professionals at Beattie Family Dental. Call us today at (715) 449-4256 to schedule a one-on-one consultation.

Understanding the Condition of TMD

The jaw joints, or temporomandibular joints (TMJ), positioned on each side of the face are the most widely used joints in your body. As such, excessive biting force, overuse of the joints, or malpositioned teeth all contribute to TMJ problems, which are collectively known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD). Symptoms of TMD are disruptive and far-reaching, and include: 

• Facial and jaw pain or discomfort
  
• Jaw locking in an open position
  
• Difficulty eating or opening the mouth wide
  
• Chronic migraines and headaches
  
• Cracking, popping, or grinding noises
  
• Ear, neck, shoulder, and upper back pain

Habitual Teeth Grinding Impacts Jaw Joint Health

While a number of factors may contribute to TMD, habitual teeth grinding (bruxism) is one of the more prevalent – and destructive. Frequent, persistent grinding of the teeth not only places undue pressure on the TMJ and surrounding muscles but it also wears down tooth structure to create discrepancies in the way the teeth come together upon closing. 

An uneven bite invites further TMJ issues, tooth pain, gum recession, extensive wear of tooth structure (often into the second layer, or dentin) and future need of restorative treatment. Identifying a teeth grinding problem early on is important and may be corrected with an occlusal adjustment procedure. 

With this simple service, Dr. Brad Camp gently removes uneven areas on chewing surfaces of teeth to allow the upper and lower arches to meet together properly. His advanced training with The Dawson Academy has given him a more thorough understanding of the joint system, which is critical in treating patients with various TMD problems.

What Contributes to Teeth Grinding

• Stress
  
• Anxiety
  
• Uneven bite
  
• Sleep apnea

Alleviating TMD Symptoms for Jaw Health and Harmony

Many patients live daily with TMD symptoms, often without realizing the presence of this common condition or factors contributing to its persistence. However, diagnosis and treatment of TMD are crucial for jaw joint health, integrity of oral structures, and comfortable, pain-free living. 

Throughout Dr. Brad Camp's career, he has relied on his extensive training and experience in diagnosing and treating TMD for our patients, providing a return to jaw joint health and harmony within the oral environment. Find your relief from jaw pain and discomfort by scheduling a TMJ evaluation with Dr. Camp today.

Dr. Camp provides much-needed relief from TMD pain and discomfort and LOVES being able to help those patients frustrated with years of TMJ issues get out of pain and back to living life again. Call us today and schedule an appointment!