TMJ Therapy Joliet, IL

As a full-service practice, MINT dentistry is proud to provide an expansive menu of procedures to treat your whole mouth. MINT dentistry treats patients in Joliet, IL who suffer from TMD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) each year using TMJ therapy. TMJ (the temporomandibular joint) is the spot where your jaw connects to your skull to allow you to open and close your jaw easily. If this joint is damaged, it leads to painful symptoms and complications. If you're feeling pain in your jaw or hearing noises when you move your jaw, schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified dental professionals to diagnose your TMD. At MINT dentistry in Joliet, IL, we use advanced technology to diagnose and treat TMD, relieving painful symptoms with TMJ therapy. We can help manage or reduce your pain with a unique treatment plan, created to address your specific concerns.

TMD could be caused by a single injury to the jaw, nocturnal bruxism (grinding your teeth and clenching your jaw at night), or misalignment of the teeth (dental malocclusion). TMD may also be caused by a medical condition, like arthritis or a tumor in the TMJ. For some patients, the underlying cause of their TMD may be unknown, but if you're experiencing symptoms, our MINT dentistry experts can still diagnose your TMD and suggest treatment options to help you improve your comfort. Some of the problems you may notice if you have TMD are tenderness or pain along your jawline, muscle spasms in your lower face, or if your jaw is feeling stuck or stiff. Some other symptoms associated with TMD are chronic headaches, plus clicking, cracking, or popping whenever you move your jaw.

To help diagnose TMD, a MINT dentistry professional will carefully listen to your concerns and symptoms before performing a physical examination. Your consultation and exam at our state-of-the-art practice in Joliet, IL will be comfortable and relaxing as our experienced team takes great care of you. Once you sit back in a massaging treatment chair, we'll let you wear MINT sunglasses to protect your eyes and a set of Beats headphones. You can catch up on great shows or listen to music you choose while we perform your exam. During your TMD exam, we will assess the movement of your jaw, look for indicators of dental malocclusion, teeth grinding, and jaw clenching, while also palpating your lower face and neck to feel if there is any tenderness or inflammation. We may want to take a full-mouth series of digital x-rays and a bite analysis to look for underlying causes that may determine your treatment method. After your exam and diagnosis, we will explain your recommended TMJ therapy, which may include a dental appliance, orthodontics, or dental restorations (crowns, bridges, dentures).

Once we have identified your TMD, our team can recommend other ideas to be used at home when you have symptom flare-ups. This may include a soft foods diet, not biting your nails or hard objects, avoiding gum, hot compresses for your face, and relaxation techniques. Our team can give you exercises to strengthen your jaw muscles, write a prescription for muscle relaxers, as well as suggest medications to relieve anxiety, inflammation, or pain. You should schedule follow-up visits as recommended, so our experienced MINT dentists can assess the effectiveness of your treatment. If you still have pain or other symptoms, we can discuss your other treatment options.

Every team member at MINT dentistry is committed to helping each of our patients get the dental care they need. Patients of MINT dentistry smile with the sexiest teeth in Joliet, IL due to our passion for providing extraordinary care. How much your PPO insurance policy covers for TMD diagnostics and TMJ therapy will vary, so we will reach out to your insurance provider to figure out your out-of-pocket costs. To help make your treatments affordable, we accept many payment methods and we can talk to you about where to apply for special medical financing with low interest.

If your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is causing you pain, it makes it difficult to chew, speak, or feel comfortable. To get a diagnosis and custom treatment plan for TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder), contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified dental professionals at our state-of-the-art dental facility in Joliet, IL. We will give you a thorough examination before making a diagnosis, to determine which treatments are best to address your TMD. Reach out to the team at MINT dentistry to schedule an appointment for your exam and consultation.