Suffering from TMJ? We Can Help

Your temporomandibular joints connect your skull and jawbones together and are the mechanism used when you open and close your mouth. You can experience a variety of symptoms when the joints become inflamed, such as jaw pain. If you feel concerned about any new oral health symptoms, we encourage you to schedule an exam to learn more aboutTMJ treatment in Newport TN.

Other Symptoms and Problems Associated with TMJ

We encourage you to reach out to Westmorland Cosmetic & Family Dentistry to request an evaluation for TMJ if you notice any of the symptoms listed below.

• Cracking sound when you open your mouth to speak, eat, laugh, or sneeze
• Earache
• Inability to chew your food properly
• Jaw pain
• Misaligned teeth
• Muscle spasms in the neck and jaw
• Neck pain
• Tinnitus
• Toothache

TMJ can cause more than just physical problems if it goes untreated. You may find yourself chronically fatigued, short-tempered, and unable to focus at work and home.

Some people grind their teeth subconsciously while they sleep, most likely due to stress during their waking hours. Other common causes of TMJ disorder include:

• Arthritis
• Genetic factors
• Oral tumors
• Previous jaw injury
• Weakness of the jaw or connective tissue muscles

Regardless of the cause of your TMJ disorder, Dr. Micah Westmorland or Dr. Christel Westmorland are available to diagnose the condition and offer solutions.

Typical Treatments for TMJ Disorder

Wearing a mouthguard at night prevents your top and bottom rows of teeth from touching each other, which should prevent any issues with grinding. Prescription medication, physical therapy, trigger point injections, and lifestyle changes are several other options we can explore for yourTMJ treatment in Newport TN. Please contact us to reserve a time for a TMJ exam with Dr. Micah Westmorland or Dr. Christel Westmorland.