Treatment with Orthotic Appliances

Dr. Monica Crooks addresses one of the prominent TMJ causes Bruxism with a Orthotic Appliance.

Dr. Crooks uses the latest Orthotic appliance therapy to realign the tongue and the jaw to unblock the airway.

Bruxism is a known symptom of TMJ syndrome because the lower jaw tends to recede backward. In this case, the cartilage disc loosens and several other symptoms arise.

It is characterized by the gnashing, gnawing, or gritting of the teeth at night.

Orthotic Therapy requires you to wear an unobtrusive oral splint day and night. It is shaped to look like your natural teeth. When in place, it achieves your ideal bite. An Orthotic will halt any further wear of your teeth. It will prevent progression of other bite-related concerns and over time it will minimize TMJ symptoms.

Some people find that their symptoms resolve instantly and others find it may take months before their symptoms resolve. Every person responds differently to Orthotic Therapy, however the vast majority will experience an improvement in their TMJ symptoms. To complete the treatment long term, a full orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign invisible braces can be used to permanently correct your bite.

Make an appointment with Dr. Crooks now and say goodbye to painful TMJ dysfunction.