TMJ Disorder Treatment

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Find Relief from Jaw Pain: Expert Care for TMJ Disorders.

Struggling with jaw pain or trouble chewing? TMJ issues can disrupt your daily life, but there's hope!

At Panorama Medical Centre, Dubai’s leading dental clinic, we specialize in treating TMJ disorders.

We understand the impact TMJ can have. Our dedicated team of specialists offers compassionate care and personalized treatment plans to:

Alleviate pain and discomfort
Restore jaw function for a healthy smile
Improve your overall oral health

Experiencing jaw pain, facial tension, or trouble opening your mouth? Our experienced TMJ specialists are here to help! We’ll conduct a thorough evaluation to understand the root cause of your discomfort. Then, we’ll develop a tailored treatment plan that gets you back to feeling your best, promoting long-term jaw health.

TMJ -Jaw Joint Disorder Symptoms

Neck and Shoulder pain
Difficulty in chewing.
Difficulty in opening and closing the mouth.
Facial soreness and swelling
Pain in the mandible lower jaw.
Jaw clicks.
Headaches
Locking of the jaw’s muscles in the open or closed mouth position.
Earaches or ringing in your ears
Difficulty in opening the mouth wide

Common Causes of TMJ or TMD Disorder

Jaw Misalignment: An improper bite or misalignment of the jaw joint can contribute to TMJ disorders. It can result from genetics, injury, or habits like teeth grinding or clenching.

Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis can affect the jaw joint, leading to TMJ disorders. Inflammation and joint deterioration can cause pain and dysfunction.

Stress and Bruxism: Excessive stress can lead to habits like teeth grinding and jaw clenching, known as bruxism. The repetitive motions strain the jaw joint and may contribute to TMJ disorders.

Injury or Trauma: Accidents, blows to the jaw, or direct impact can damage the TMJ, leading to dysfunction and discomfort.

Joint Degeneration: Over time, the TMJ can experience wear and tear, leading to joint degeneration and the development of TMJ disorders.

Poor Posture: Maintaining poor posture, such as slouching or forward head position, can strain the muscles and joints involved in jaw movement, contributing to TMJ disorders.

Types of TMJ Disorders

Internal derangement of the joint: Dislocation of the jaw displaced TMJ disc or even traumatic injury to the lower jaw; all result in the development of TMJ disorders. This disorder focuses mostly on the structural displacement of the articular disc within the temporomandibular joint.

Degenerative Joint Disease: Degeneration and/or inflammation of the joint can result from overuse or aging. The issue of the degenerative joint disorder can be an outcome of an injured TMJ disc, rheumatoid arthritis, or osteoarthritis.

Myofascial Pain Disorder: This is the most common disorder for TMJ. Here, the pain and discomfort are centred in the surrounding muscles of the jaw joint. The cause of this pain might be irregular muscle activity, daytime clenching, or night-time grinding of the teeth (bruxism).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of TMJ treatment in Dubai?

The cost of obtaining a TMJ treatment differs based on the type of TMJ disorder a patient has, and, the type of TMJ treatment prescribed to them.

When do I need a TMJ treatment?

When you begin to experience pain in your face, jaw, neck, and shoulder areas, it may lead to TMJ dysfunction. Sometimes, you may also find it difficult to resume the functionality of your jaw such as opening and closing your mouth (for other activities). This is when you may need to visit a doctor.

How long does it take to heal from Temporomandibular Disorders?

This depends on the severity of your case. Typically, it may take anywhere from 18 months to 3 years, to completely heal from a TMJ disorder. Moreover, if you are subjected to open-joint surgery, then the healing time would be longer than other TMJ treatments.

Would I require a surgery for my TMJ disorder?

This depends on the severity of your case. However, the treatment options can vary from non-surgical methods like self-care practices or conservative treatments to surgical options such as injections and open surgery. Usually, surgeries are often treated as the last resort to solve chronic pain and discomfort caused by TMJ Disorders.

What are the non-surgical alternatives to TMJ treatment?

While our TMJ specialists and oral surgeons prefer surgical treatment options for TMJ disorders, certain non-surgical alternatives can solve the problem to a certain extent. For Examples: relaxation techniques, acupuncture, wearing splints or night guards, etc.