Your jaw isn’t supposed to click or pop when you open it. It’s not normal to wake up with jaw stiffness or tooth pain. And those earaches that your doctor can’t trace to an ear problem might not actually be about your ear at all. These are all signs of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, commonly referred to as TMD. At Bay Parkway Dental Center, we want to get you back to normal—no clicking or popping, no jaw pain in the morning, no referred pain. Our NYC dentists are dedicated to helping individuals like you find relief from TMJ/TMD symptoms through personalized, effective treatment plans.
The two abbreviations are often used interchangeably, but TMJ refers to the temporomandibular joint that connects your jaw to your skull, allowing you to open and close your mouth. TMD refers to TMJ disorders, a collection of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement. Symptoms of TMJ/TMD can range from mild to severe, including:
Each patient at Bay Parkway Dental Center receives a customized treatment plan designed to address their unique jaw pain issues, tailored to fit their lifestyle and needs. This is because there is no one specific cause for TMD and no single reaction to it. Each person holds their mouth and jaw differently, experiences different symptoms, and therefore requires different care. We do a detailed evaluation of your TMJ disorder to find the best path forward.
We offer comprehensive TMD/TMJ treatment, with one of the most effective being custom sleep mouth guards. These oral appliances are made of non-toxic plastic material and molded specifically to your mouth and bite. Wearing one at night can alleviate bruxism—jaw clenching or teeth grinding—by preventing your teeth from coming together and forcing your jaw to relax.
Our TMD dentists can also explore orthodontic treatments if your TMJ problem is due to a misaligned bite. Invisalign® clear aligners can gradually shift your teeth to a position where they’ll meet in a more natural bite, helping to relieve TMD symptoms. Our team can also provide guidance on lifestyle adjustments that can complement your treatment, like diet modifications, stress-reducing activities, and TMJ exercises.
At our practice, we believe that addressing jaw pain not only leads to better sleep, reduced pain, and an improved quality of life but also helps protect the rest of your mouth. Prolonged grinding or clenching, misaligned bites, and stress in your jaw can harm your other teeth, wearing away enamel or even causing fractures. Treating TMD can prevent the need for fillings or crowns.
Don’t let jaw pain dictate your life. Take back control with the help of our dentist office in Brooklyn, NY. We have extensive experience in treating TMJ/TMD and are committed to continuous learning and the latest advancements in dental care to provide you with the most current solutions. Use us! Contact Bay Parkway Dental Center at 718-550-3170 or online to schedule a consultation and begin your journey to a pain-free jaw.
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