Find TMJ Headache Relief In Boulder, CO
The TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, is the joint that sits just in front of your ear, allowing you to move your jaw around. If your TMJ has problems or issues, we call that TMD, which stands for temporomandibular disorder.
The Benefits Of Treating TMJ
TMD can lead to:
- Muscle soreness
- Chronic headaches
- Migraines
- Difficulty opening your mouth
- Sleeping disorders
With TMJ treatment, all of that can go away, leading to a healthier jaw and a pain-free life.
TMD may be genetic or may develop when some habits, such as clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth, put added stress on your TMJ. This added stress can lead to headaches or neck pain. Your teeth can also become worn or sensitive from all that clenching and grinding.
Eventually, the added pressure can damage the TMJ. Over time, this TMJ condition will continue to worsen if not treated properly. Your lower jaw may hit nerves and blood vessels, leading to more pain when using your jaw.
We work to stop those issues before they develop.
Headaches, Migraines, or TMJ Pain?
If you have severe headaches or ringing ears that are accompanied by aching muscles, you may have TMD. If you have been diagnosed with migraines or if medicine doesn’t relieve your pain, consider coming to see our Boulder TMD specialists, who understand how to treat your TMD and put you on the path to a pain-free lifestyle.
TMJ Treatment Approaches
We offer a variety of approaches, some for more intense cases and some for minor misalignment. We have Alternative Lightwire Functional appliances, which can help with small misalignments, splints to help with medium to severe misalignments, and Botox to manage jaw tension and facial pain.
TMJ Splint Therapy
Our goal is to help get rid of your pain and to keep it from coming back later. Our TMJ specialist builds a splint to reposition your jaw, keeping the pressure away from any blood vessels and nerves. You will wear the splint either at night or during another routine that our dentists will suggest.
Our goal is to provide TMJ treatment that permanently corrects your jaw placement. We can get started as soon as you come into the office. If you’re tired of headaches and tension or if you have clicking or other pain in your jaw, TMJ headache treatment can help!
Botox for TMJ Treatment
Can botox be used to treat TMD? Yes! Botox injections are commonly used to alleviate the symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder. We are pleased to offer this service to our Boulder and Lafayette patients right here in our office. Botox treatment can relax tense jaw muscles and reduce pain associated with TMJ disorders, helping you find relief. If you are suffering from TMJ and are interested in trying out Botox as a treatment option, give us a call today!
ALF Appliances for TMJ
We may suggest using an ALF appliance or another orthodontic treatment to assist in repositioning your jaw. ALF focuses on the craniofacial structure and positioning while straightening your teeth, so it can vastly improve your jaw positioning.
TMJ Treatment Makes a Difference!
Don’t live with TMD pain for the rest of your life. Our TMJ specialist is ready to address your TMJ issues and help get rid of the pain once and for all! We provide botox for TMJ treatment to patients from Boulder, Lafayette, Broomfield, and the surrounding areas of Boulder County.
If you have any symptoms of TMD or if you have questions about TMJ treatment, call our practice in Lafayette, CO, today.