TMJ Therapy
If you experience headaches, dizziness, neck pain, ringing in the ears, or jaw clicking, you may suffer from TMJ dysfunction. The temporomandibular joints, which allow you to open or close your mouth, can become misaligned due to stress, natural forces, injury, or other factors. When these joints do not function properly, associated muscles and nerves become irritated. This causes pain, teeth grinding, and muscle fatigue.
Additional symptoms of TMJ disorder include:
- Chronic headaches or migraines
- Facial pain
- Neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Dizziness and tingling in the extremities
- Jaw popping or clicking
- Teeth grinding (bruxism)
After your complete evaluation, Dr. Dougherty can recommend non-surgical TMJ treatment that will alleviate your symptoms and correct the problem. TMJ therapy may include fitting you with an oral appliance to balance your bite and prevent muscle clenching. Dr. Dougherty sometimes recommends building up teeth with dental restorations to correct the bite. We may also suggest jaw exercises, moist heat, or over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, which control irritation and promote healing.
Delmarva Sedation Dentistry – The Shore Choice
Take the first step toward health and wellness, call our West Ocean City dental office and reserve your appointment with Dr. Edward T. Dougherty. Delmarva Sedation Dentistry serves the entire Delmarva peninsula including, Bethany Beach, Selbyville, Rehobeth, Fenwick, Ocean Pines, Salisbury, and Berlin with gentle, holistic care for smiles that last a lifetime.