TMJ Treatment Charleston
Alleviating Jaw Tension & Headaches
Do you experience pain throughout your jaw, head, and neck? Do you wake up with frequent headaches? You may be experiencing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). When the temporomandibular joint(s) become inflamed or injured, it can cause extreme discomfort when trying to open and close your mouth. Dr. David can alleviate this pain by offering TMJ treatment in Charleston. Using a personalized plan that focuses on the root cause of the issue, he can help you enjoy eating, speaking, and living a pain-free life again. Call our office if you’re ready to get started.
Why Choose Elevate Dentistry for TMJ Treatment?
- Pressurized Bite Mapping for Precise Diagnosis using T-Scan Technology
- Custom-Made TMJ Appliances
- Dentist with 20+ Years of Experience & Koi Center Training
Diagnosis & Assessment for TMJ
If we suspect you’re dealing with a TMJ-related problem, we will use our T-Scan by Tekscan, which offers a clear analysis of your bite pressure distribution, as well as our Trios digital impressions scanner and Dexis CBCT, to precisely determine the source and complexity of the problem.
Using these advanced dental technologies gives us the best chance to create a tailor-made treatment plan that offers successful and long-lasting results.
Occlusal Splints
An occlusal splint is often part of our care regimen and is crafted to relieve TMJ tension and encourage more comfortable jaw placement over time. We will use our digital impression system to create your custom device so that when worn over your teeth, the side effects of grinding decline (i.e., enamel erosion, breakage, jaw pain, etc.), and symptoms like headaches and facial tension are dramatically reduced as well.
Equilibration/Occlusal Adjustment
If an uneven bite is causing pain in your jaw, we can administer equilibration/occlusal adjustment to alter specific teeth and/or restorations so that they come together without causing any pain. This beneficial solution helps relax your TMJs so that you experience greater relief day after day.
Low-Level Laser Treatment for TMJ
Dr. David’s investment in the Epic diode laser offers another form of TMJ treatment – one that is non-invasive and uses light energy to target the inflamed or injured joints and provide relief from the pain. As a faster form of therapy, this option can encourage more efficient tissue healing and better jaw movement after a few sessions.
Nightguards for Bruxism
If you grind and clench your teeth at night, our team will be able to tell because of the effect it can have on your pearly whites. Untreated bruxism can cause enamel erosion, breakage, and jaw discomfort; however, with a customized nightguard from Dr. David, we can keep your teeth from touching and prevent further damage. The clear, protective mouthpiece will serve as a barrier that minimizes these potential problems so that you can enjoy pain-free mornings and more comfortable days.