TMJ Treatment Munster

Lasting Relief from Jaw & Head Pain

When you move your mouth, you should feel two small hinges located right in front of your ears. This is your temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, and it’s largely responsible for your mouth’s range of movement. Like other joints, it can sometimes fall victim to strain or injury, leading to unpleasant symptoms like jaw pain and chronic headaches. Thankfully, we can not only figure out what is going on, but also treat the source directly to deliver lasting relief.

Why Choose Distinctive Dentistry & Orthodontics for TMJ Treatment?

  • Trusted by Northwest Indiana Since 1988
  • Fast TMJ Pain Relief with BOTOX®
  • Dental Insurance Welcome & Medicaid Accepted

Signs & Symptoms of TMJ Disorder

You may be struggling with TMJ disorder if any of the following sound familiar:

  • Jaw pain or tenderness
  • Aching pain in or around the ear
  • Clicking, popping, or grinding sounds when opening or closing the mouth
  • Pain while chewing or talking
  • Limited jaw movement or difficulty opening the mouth fully
  • Jaw locking (open or closed)
  • Facial pain or soreness
  • Headaches, especially near the temples
  • Neck and shoulder pain or tension
  • Tooth sensitivity or unexplained tooth pain
  • Uneven or uncomfortable bite
  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Dizziness or a feeling of ear fullness

TMJ Treatment Options

We’ll examine and scan your mouth and jaw to pinpoint what is going on, and based on our findings, we may recommend one or more of the following:

  • Occlusal Splint: A custom mouthguard worn to bed that protects against teeth grinding and places the jaw into a more relaxed position.
  • Equilibration: Small adjustments are made to certain teeth to remove imbalances or high-pressure spots from the bite, allowing facial muscles to recover and heal.
  • BOTOX®: Overworked and tense muscles receive injections that make them relax, offering fast, short-term relief that can last for several months.
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