search
Joint Disorder

Diagnosis & Treatment

An experienced dentist can help identify the source of the pain with a thorough exam and appropriate x-rays. Often, it's a sinus, toothache or an early stage of periodontal disease. But for some pain, the cause is not so easily diagnosed. The pain could be related to the facial muscles, the jaw or temporomandibular joint, located in the front of the ear. Treatments for this pain may include stress reducing exercises, muscle relaxants, or wearing a mouth protector to prevent teeth grinding. They've been successful for many and your dentist can recommend which is best for you.
Several conditions may be related to TMD, but they can be quite varied, and they are often difficult to pinpoint. TM disorders can result when the jaw muscles or jaw joints are affected. The joint, ligaments, and muscles used for chewing and grinding food may all be involved. In some cases, it is not possible to clearly determine the causes. In some complex cases, where more than one doctor is involved, it may be difficult to get a consensus on treatment. Some TM problems result from arthritis, dislocation, and injury. All of these conditions can cause pain and dysfunction. Muscles that move the joints are also subject to injury and disease. Injuries to the jaw, head or neck, and diseases such as arthritis, might result in some TM problems. Other factors that relate to the way the teeth fit together—the bite—may cause some types of TMD. Stress is thought to be a factor. TMD affects women of childbearing age more than men, or older men and women.  There are several ways the TMJ disorders may be treated. Your dentist will recommend what type of treatment is needed for your particular problem or recommend that you be referred to a specialist. Treatment may involve a series of steps. The step-by-step plan is in your best interest because only minor, relatively non-invasive treatment may be needed.
Diagnosis is an important step before treatment. Part of your clinical examination includes checking the joints and muscles for tenderness, clicking, popping or difficulty moving. Your complete medical history may be reviewed, so it is important to keep your dental office record up-to-date. Your dentist may take x-rays and may make a “cast” of your teeth to see how your bite fits together. Your dentist may also request specialized x-rays for the TM joints. Depending on your case, the dentist may refer you to a physician or another dentist.


Treatment for TMJ Pain

TMJ treatment, referred to by some dentists as TMJ therapy, includes many options. The first step is to relieve the pain with the application of mouth guards, also known as dental splints. The next step in TMJ treatment is to apply bite therapy principles and tools to analyze the cause of the misalignment or stress that is causing the problem. If necessary, a routine of jaw exercises will be created to eliminate the clenching or grinding that is contributing to the stress on the lower jaw.
1. TMJ Mouth Guards for Pain Relief
TMJ mouth guards are soft plastic protectors that slip over the upper and lower teeth to prevent grinding of the teeth. Guards make it more difficult to clench the jaws, an important first step in TMJ pain relief. Your dentist will take a mold of your upper and lower teeth to custom-fit your TMJ mouth guards for maximum comfort and efficiency.
2. Jaw Exercises for TMJ
TMJ exercises are designed to relax the jaw and eliminate clenching, and also to help in the correction of alignment problems. After careful analysis, your dentist may provide you with an appropriate series of very simple exercises to be performed in front of a mirror. The use of a mirror in TMJ exercises helps you see the misalignment that is one of the factors in TMJ syndrome. Gradually, the exercises will teach you control of the jaw muscles and eliminate clenching.
3. TMJ Bite Therapy
A process known as TMJ therapy, or bite therapy, is used by dentists to help find the causes of TMJ syndrome and provide long-term pain relief. TMJ bite treatment begins with a careful, detailed analysis of your mouth and jaw to find the causes of your disorder. For some, the issue may be jaw clenching; this can usually be attributed to stress or simply a bad habit. For others, the teeth may not come together evenly, a condition known as malocclusion. This can cause uneven use of the jaw and result in muscle pain. Dentists have several tools at their disposal to measure bite pressure throughout the mouth and formulate a plan for dental work that will correct malocclusion and provide TMJ pain relief.



< Prev Page | 1 | 2 |
Top
•  Dental implant
•  Laser teeth whitening
•  Immediate implant
•  Home whitening
•  Dental crown
•  Dental bridge
•  Porcelain veneer
•  Dental bonding
•  Dental makeover
•  Invisalign
•  Orthodontics
•  Denture
•  Root canal
•  Gum treatment
•  Tooth-colored filling
•  Inlay/onlay
•  Joint disorder
•  Sedation dentistry
Dental Information
Sea Smile
Dental Smile Studio
Patong Smile
Dentalthailand is healthcare provides you education on every field of dentistry
 
Home Price Contact us Sitemap
 
Search:  
•  Dental implant
•  Laser teeth whitening
•  Immediate implant
•  Home whitening
•  Dental crown
•  Dental bridge
•  Porcelain veneer
•  Dental bonding
•  Dental makeover
•  Invisalign
•  Orthodontics
•  Denture
•  Root canal
•  Gum treatment
•  Tooth-colored filling
•  Inlay/onlay
•  Joint disorder
•  Sedation dentistry
Dental Information
Sea Smile
Dental Smile Studio
Patong Smile
Testimonials
Testimonial Case Gallery
Testimonial Page : 1 l 2 l 3 l 4 l 5

Ms. Susan Friedman / USA.

Treatment : Immediate Implant+All ON 4/6

Well, I have been back in the U S A for about 3 weeks now and I could not be happier with my totally NEW TEETH AND SMILE!  I had a whole lot of dental work done in a very short period of time - just under 2 weeks!

I did some very drastic work - removal of 17 teeth, 5 implants for an "Immediate" full upper set of permanent teeth and a denture (for now anyway) for the full bottom teeth!  Yes, this was all done in less then 2 weeks.

I was in contact with the Sea Smile Dental Clinic prior to my arrival into Phuket, so everything was ready to go.  I went for a check, x rays and consult on day 1 and on day 2, the teeth were extracted, on day 3, the implants were done and then from there it was just a matter of getting all the "Teeth" put in and adjusted. 

The treatment was wonderful by every person on staff at the Clinic - Dr. Tan, who was my "Primary" Dentist was absolutely wonderful!  She is caring, fabulous at what she does and works many, many hours to make her patients happy!  She is also a "Perfectionist"-a very good thing for her patients!!!!

I had another Dentist who did the extraction of the teeth-I apologize that I do not know her name, but she was great!  The Implant Surgery Dentist flew in from Bangkok to do my implant surgery and he was excellent also.

My experience at SEA SMILE DENTAL was a very positive one.  My outcome, as I hope you can see, was excellent and I am so pleased with the whole experience.  The front desk ladies and the dental assistants also deserve a well deserved "Thank You!".  They were extremely helpful and caring too.

So, in closing, I just want to say to SEA SMILE DENTAL - "See you next year!" and hope you have a Good Year!

WITH MANY, MANY THANKS, Susan Friedman, U S A


Ms. Susan Friedman / USA.
Immediate Implant+All ON 4/6/
Dr. Udsana
Date : 23Feb 2009

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket


Mother of three Anonymous from Australia
Sea Smile Dental Clinic


Susan Gray
Sea Smile Dental Clinic


Veronica Rebellato , Australia
Sea Smile Dental Clinic


ZIGGY L. K543052 , Australia
Implant , Dr.Udsana


Patrick O’ Connor , K552727 , Australia
Crown and Gum Treatment , Dr.Udsana and Dr.Srisuda


Fraser S. K552576 , Australia
Crowns, fillings , Dr. Udsana


Elisabet L. K550805 , Australia
Implant, Bone Graft , Crown Bridge Dr.Udsana

Koree H. K552665 , Australia
Root Planing , Dr.Srisuda


Ida V. , K551309 , Australia
Crown,Veneer,Implant
Dr.Udsana and Dr.Pichapa


Mr.Abraham S. , K550044 , Australia
Single Implant ,Bone Graft , Crown Bridge
Dr.Boonyanart and , Dr.Udsana


Mrs. Marina O Neill , K552671, Australia
PROCERA/ CERCON Crown , Dr.Udsana


Tina Ashby from Australia


Larry J. K551866 Australia
All-On -4 (Immediate function implant :
12-14 fixed teeth) Dr. Udsana


Tracy G. K552512 Root Canal Treatment,
Cleaning, fillings, crowns, Crown Lengthening, Zoom
Dr. Srisuda


Vicki Davini Perth, Western Australia




Vicki D. K520689 Australia
Zoom Whitening, fillings, deep cleaning
Dr. Srisuda, Dr. Sasi-arpha


Mary K. K550848 Australia
Implant Dr. Udsana


Deirdre P. K521960 , Australia
Root planing, crowns
Dr. Udsana, Dr. Srisuda


Angela Serovski from Australia


Clayton H. , K551988 , Australia
Crowns, Denture , Extraction, Root planing
Dr. Udsana


malcolm jory from Australia
Major remedial, Crowns, implants and sinus lift


Alison Wolfenden from Australia
Sea Smile Dental Clinic


Vicki M. , K551806 , Australia
"3 x crowns and 1 x veneer"
Dr. Udsana


Tania Zammit from Australia
Sea Smile Dental Clinic


Faye Harper from Australia
Sea Smile Dental Clinic


Yvonne and Kaz , Australia
DN. K551675 and K551675
Dr. Udsana , Implant, bone graft, sinus lift


Sezai cetin from australia
Sea Smile Dental Clinic


Darryl Ellis , Australia
Dr. Udsana, Sea Smile Dental Clinic


Jessica S. , K551773 , Australia
Zoom whitening , Dr. Pichapa
Sea Smile Dental Clinic


Leeanne Mammone from Australia
Hello, Yes i am very pleased with all the service i recieved :)
Thank you so much, i will highly recommend you.

Tim

Timothy Rea , K551888 , Australia
4wisdom teeth removal , Dr. Yaowaluk
Sea Smile Dental Clinic


Yvonne douglas from Australia
Sea Smile Dental Clinic


Martin Murphy , Australia
three crowns 1 tooth pulled


Ken Power from New Zealand


Mrs. Colleen M. , K551624, Australia
Crown, fillings, cleaning, Zoom whitening, Dr. Udsana


Mrs.Marienne Barbara K551645


Angie H. , K551170, Australia
Filling, cleaning, Dr. Pichapa


April Absalom T550960 &
Jason Ghietti T551030
Dr.TASSENEE , Dr. Paruhut & our Team


Ronnie B. K550186 Country : UK
Dentist: Dr. Udsana, Dr. Amnouy
Treatment: All on 5 implant


Daniel L. K550581
Veneer, crown, cleaning, fillings, Zoom
Dr. Udsana Australia

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket


Richard T.
T550306, Australia
Crown and Root Canal Treatment
Dr. Paruhat

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket



Mr.Brett Woolley / Australia
K520502
RCT/ Dr.Thitiya
Laser/ Dr.Pichapa,
2 Cr. / Dr.Udsana

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket

Mr.Dennis Zaetta & Ms.Wilhelmina
K520361
Cr+Br. 14 Units, Deep Cleaning / Dr.Udsana
Australia

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket

Mr.Kennenth J. Cowden / U.S.A.
K520378
Denture / Dr.Adsana

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket

Mr.Paul Vagelsbergs / U.S.A.
K520404
5 Cr. on Implant / Dr.Udsana

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket

Mr.Rick Vassallo / Australia
K520493
3 Br.6VN / Dr.Udsana

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket

Ms.Crista Wanke / Australia
K520459
2Cr.+Filling+SC / Dr.Pichapa

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket

Ms.Gale Hobson / Australia
K520321
Crowns 21 Teeth / Dr.Udsana

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket

Ms.Rebeekah Deas / Australia
K520497
4Cr.,8VN / Dr.Udsana

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket

Ms.Valma Hofford / Australia
K520397
Restored Beauty , 2cr.+whitening / Dr.Pichapa

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket

Ms.Wilhelmin Van Hennik / Australia
K520362
2 cr. Upper Plate / Dr.Udsana

Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket

Mr Rob Pipe
Sea Smile Dental Clinic, Phuket

Chris & Deb Smedley
Wodonga, VIC. Australia


Nigel Horne and Raewyn Russell
New Zealand T541743 and T541742
Dr. Paruhat
Fillings, cleaning, Denture, veneer

Matthew Faulkner (Australia)
Sea Smile Dental Clinic K542328
Filling, cleaning, crown,
Root Canal treatment
Dr. Udsana Tan.

Alison Kelly (New Zealand )
K542515 Sea Smile Dental Clinic.
Thanks so much for the dental work!
Great price and I am enjoying
showing off my new smile :)

Sophie Phillips
K542710 Sea Smile Dental Clinic.

Shauna Anderson K542748
Sea Smile Dental Clinic.

Mary Cosgrove K542904 Australia
Zoom Dr. Pichapa

Sean W. K542932
Full mouth restoration/ Root Canal, Crown, bridge
Dr. Udsana Sea Smile Dental Clinic Australia

Mr. David Fry, K541164
Australia, Dr. Udsana
All on 4/5 implant




 
Copyright © 2006 Denthailand.org
Copyright © 2006 Denthailand.org