TMJ Therapy
Do you have headaches, a clicking or popping jaw, or other TMJ pain? Does your spouse hear you grind your teeth at night? Dr. Do and Dr. Choy may be able to alleviate your pain and prevent serious damage to your teeth with simple therapies for TMJ disorder.
TMJ Disorder
Your jaw depends on Temporomandibular Joints to function properly. If these joints are thrown off balance for any reason, the result is TMJ disorder. The exact cause of TMJ disorder is unclear, but it's commonly attributed to stress, injury, and genetics. TMJ is common in our society; in fact, it's estimated that 10 million Americans suffer from chronic facial pain, a symptom of TMJ disorder. Other symptoms include:
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Headaches and migraines
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Neck, back, jaw, and shoulder pain
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Sensitive, worn, or cracked teeth
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Limited movement in the jaw
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Clicking or popping jaw
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Clenching or grinding teeth
There's no reason for you to suffer these nagging symptoms. Dr. Do and Dr. Choy can correct TMJ disorder by balancing you bite.
TMJ Therapy
Most people aren't aware that they clench or grind their teeth. Clenching and grinding is the jaw's way of dealing with TMJ and an improperly balanced bite. Without treatment, clenching and grinding can eventually cause irreversible damage to the teeth. Bite balancing is a simple procedure done in our Honolulu office that ensures your teeth fit together properly.
To balance your bite, Dr. Do or Dr. Choy will place models of your teeth on a bite machine that duplicates how your teeth fit together. The machine allows us to determine where tooth structure must be added or removed to create a properly aligned bite. After perfectly balancing the models, we will do the same procedure in your mouth, and the result is a comfortable, aesthetically pleasing smile. Symptoms of TMJ, including teeth grinding, are usually eliminated altogether after your bite has been balanced.
If you're ready to smile with confidence then give us a call to schedule your complimentary consultation. We'll be glad to answer any questions you may have about TMJ or bite balancing. Dr. Keri Do and Dr. Malcolm Choy provide patients in the Honolulu and Manoa areas with exceptional care for all phases of adult dentistry.
We invite you to explore our online practice, and then give our Honolulu dental office a call to schedule your complimentary consultation. We'll be glad to answer any questions you may have. Dr. Keri Do and Dr. Malcolm Choy provide patients in the Honolulu and Manoa areas with exceptional traditional and cosmetic dental care for all phases of adult dentistry.
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