Balance Leads to Function
Do you wake up with a sore jaw or headaches? Do you notice wear on your teeth, or do you already have shorter, worn-down teeth from grinding and clenching? Many patients who come into our Columbia, SC office experience pain in their jaw joints and facial muscles, migraines, and pain that can radiate down their neck, shoulders, and back. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, something’s out of balance.
Your jaw joints, muscles, and teeth must work in harmony to function properly. If they’re unbalanced, you’ll begin to notice the effects in other areas, too. This is why many patients who grind their teeth (bruxism) also have TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder and vice versa. It’s also why you may have chipped or broken teeth without trauma. We can resolve this imbalance and prevent further harm from being done to your health by offering personalized TMJ treatment in Columbia, SC. These solutions often include occlusal adjustments, TMJ treatment, orthodontics, and oral appliances. Rebalancing your joints, muscles, and teeth back to harmony is what your smile and your health needs!
Signs of Imbalance
- Grinding or clenching during the day or night
- Pain in the back, shoulders, and neck
- Sore facial muscles
- Frequent migraines or headaches
- Chronic jaw pain
- Lockjaw
- Ringing in the ears
We Treat the Source, Not the Symptom
Before we begin your TMJ treatment plan, we’ll invite you in for a personalized consultation in our comfortable Columbia, SC office where we’ll get to know you and complete a complete dental health exam. In order to re-establish proper balance and health, it’s essential for us to determine the true source of your symptoms. We’re not interested in a temporary fix. Through comprehensive evaluations, diagnostic tools, and discussions with you, our dentists will use their expertise to provide treatment that offers long-term relief. Below are some of our treatment modalities.
