Dentistry in New Smyrna Beach
General and Family Dentistry
TMJ Therapy
Patients who experience tingling in the extremities, neck pain, headaches, or pain in the jaw may suffer from TMJ dysfunction. TMJ problems occur when the temporomandibular joints, or jaw joints, malfunction due to injury, illness, heredity, or other factors. When the TMJ joints are out of sync, the muscles get fatigued and the nerves become irritated, which creates a host of unpleasant symptoms.
If left untreated, TMJ disorder can lead to:
- Tooth wear. The jaw struggles to find a comfortable position, often resulting in teeth grinding (bruxism). Patients who grind their teeth habitually wear down their natural tooth structure.
- Chronic headaches/migraines. TMJ disorder is the source of mild to severe facial pain for millions of Americans.
- Poor nutrition. TMJ disorder often results in painful clicking, popping, or grating when you chew. Patients with TMJ disorder often avoid a healthy diet of hard-to-chew foods.
We want you to enjoy an attractive, comfortable smile, so Dr. Mitchell or Dr. Watson will evaluate your mouth, teeth, jaw, and neuromuscular system to determine the cause of your TMJ dysfunction. Once we know the root issue, Dr. Mitchell or Dr. Watson can recommend treatment to alleviate your pain and rejuvenate your smile. Non-surgical TMJ therapy may involve an oral appliance to prevent clenching, strengthening exercises, or reshaping of back teeth.
Let us reveal your smile’s full potential. Call our dental office and reserve your personal consultation. For over 10 years, our patients have trusted us to provide leading-edge, affordable dental care. From our New Smyrna Beach location, Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Watson welcome residents of Port Orange, Daytona Beach, Edgewater, Ormond Beach, Oak Hill, and the surrounding areas.