TMJ Therapy in Austin, TX

Jaw pain throughout your day isn’t normal and you can live without it.

At Goehring Dental, we will work with you to find the TMJ treatment that best suits you.

What Is a TMJ Disorder?

While many people refer to jaw popping and pain as simply TMJ, your TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. Everybody has two TMJs on either side of their head, located near the ears. A temporomandibular disorder, or TMD, is an issue with these joints.

The Causes of TMDs

There is no one cause of a TMD and because the joint is a complex area, there are many factors that can affect your TMJ. Some of the known or theorized causes of a TMD include disk erosion, disk displacement, cartilage damage, arthritis, and damage to the joint.

Symptoms of a TMD

The most common symptoms of a TMD are:

  • A sore jawbone joint

  • Inflammation in the jawbone or joint

  • Neck and shoulder pain

  • An aching face or jaw

  • Swollen lymph nodes

  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

  • Headaches

If you experience these symptoms, contact our Austin Texas dental office to request an appointment.

Treating your TMD as soon as possible is important because the disorder can worsen over time.

Treatment options include strengthening exercises, pain relievers, stress reduction techniques, and possibly a protective mouthguard for nighttime use.

Surgery is usually not necessary to treat TMDs and is only used as a last resort when all other treatment options have been attempted.

Let’s find the TMJ treatment that best suits you

There are many options for TMJ treatment at Goehring Dental in South Austin that can relieve your pain and form better habits for your jaw joints. Give us a call at (512) 892-8822 or contact us online to discuss your options.