TMJ Therapy in Burlington - Desired Smiles

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TMJ Therapy in Burlington
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About Desired Smiles

• At Desired Smiles Dr. Walter Heidary Family
  Dentistry, we strive to provide every patient
  with the bright, beautiful smile they desire.
• We provide a range of general dentistry, surgical
  options and cosmetic services including family
  dentistry, childrens dentistry, cosmetic
  dentistry, smile makeovers, sleep dentistry,
  child and adult orthodontics and Invisalign.
• We also offer a childrens program which uses a
  fun, play-based approach to teach kids how to
  make healthy choices and take care of their
  teeth.
• We are located in Burlington, Ontario and our
  patients come from Burlington, Hamilton,
  Oakville, Milton, Mississauga, Toronto and
  beyond.

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What is TMJ Disorder?

• TMJ is a pair of joints that joins the mandible
  bone of the jaw to the temporal bone at the base
  of the skull.
• TMJ disorder is an inflammation of the
  temporomandibular joint, which is the jaw joint
  that you use to open and close your mouth when
  you talk, chew, yell, yawn and bite.
• Problems with your jaw and the muscles in your
  face that control it are known as
  temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
• TMJ Disorder can cause pain in your jaw joint and
  in the muscles that control jaw movement.

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Symptoms of TMJ Disorder

• Here are some symptoms of TMJ Disorder
• Headaches and Tender jaw muscles
• Painful muscles in the face, neck, and shoulders
• Clicking and popping of the jaw joint
• Earaches and pain behind the eyes
• Difficulty opening and closing the mouth
• Ringing in the ears
• Reduced ability to open or close your mouth
• Discomfort when you bite or chew

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Causes of TMJ Disorder

• Grinding or clenching your teeth
• A poorly aligned bite
• An injury or trauma to the face or jaw
• Poor posture
• Excessive gum chewing
• Emotional Stress, which can cause tightening of
  facial and jaw muscles or clenching of teeth

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Treatment of TMJ Disorder

• Applying ice or cold packs to the area of joint
• Avoiding excessive chewing
• Reducing stress and following relaxation
  techniques
• Correct bite alignment
• Bite guards/night guards
• Anti-inflammatory medication
• Physical therapy
• Neuromuscular dentistry
• Surgery in cases of more severe pain

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Contact us

• At Desired Smiles, the pain and discomfort can be
  alleviated with careful treatment and we use a
  number of approaches to reduce muscle tension and
  help you heal your TMJ Disorder.

Address2180 Itabashi Way Unit CBurlington, ON
L7M 5A5Call [phone] or (905)
332-0105Websitewww.desiredsmiles.com/