14 Cernon Street Vacaville, CA 95688

TMJ Treatment Vacaville, CA

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It’s easy to take your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) for granted until they start causing pain and discomfort. If you’re one of the 10 million Americans suffering from pain while speaking, chewing, and swallowing, it’s likely that you have TMJ disorder.

You should be able to chew, swallow, and speak without pain, which is why our team offers TMJ/TMD treatments in Vacaville to help you overcome this pain and live in comfort once again.

What Are TMJ Disorders?

TMJ disorders, often labeled as TMD, include problems that impact the temporomandibular joints which connect the lower jaw to the skull. Normally, your joints in that area are flexible so that your jaw can move smoothly up, down, and side to side. This is why healthy temporomandibular joints support effortless talking, chewing, yawning, and smiling.

However, many types of trauma can trigger the development of a TMJ disorder and make normal mouth functions very painful. These can include:

  • Teeth grinding
  • Tooth and jaw misalignment
  • Injury, like a blow to the face
  • Arthritis and cartilage damage  

Do You Have TMJ Disorder?

The presence of TMD in the mouth includes specific symptoms that help you determine the root cause of your pain. TMJ disorders involve much more than the common clicking that many adults experience when they chew or yawn. If you experience any of the following symptoms on a regular basis, you need to see your Vacaville TMJ dentist for treatment:

  • Pain that radiates down the jaw and neck
  • Stiff, painful, or tender jaw muscles
  • Limited jaw movement
  • Difficulty chewing
  • Aching around the ear
  • Sporadic locking of the TMJ

Treating Your TMJ Disorder

You can work to alleviate the symptoms of your TMJ disorder at home by making strategic changes in your daily routine. Try eating softer foods, practicing relaxation techniques that reduce jaw tension, and using heat packs to reduce inflammation.

Our trusted dentists offer professional TMD treatments to help you escape pain and resolve the underlying cause of your TMJ disorder. A mouth guard, physical therapy, or minimally invasive procedure could reverse your TMJ disorder and restore unlimited function to your mouth.

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14 Cernon Street
Vacaville, CA 95688

(707) 200-1455

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Office Hours:

Monday: 8AM - 5PM
Tuesday: 8AM - 5PM
Wednesday: 8AM - 5PM
Thursday: 8AM - 5PM
Friday: 8AM - 5PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday Closed