TMJ Treatment – San Jose, CA
Let Us Help Relieve Your Chronic Pain
If you frequently experience pain in your jaw, or if it pops and clicks every time you open and close it, you may have issues with your TMJ. The temporomandibular joint is a complex network of nerves and ligaments, and when something goes wrong, you are likely to experience chronic discomfort and have trouble using your jaw properly. The condition is known as TMJ/TMD, and Dr. Thanh can provide a diagnosis and TMJ treatment for patients in San Jose.
Why Choose Dr. Kelly Thanh for TMJ Treatment?
- Proven Solutions for Headaches/Migraines
- Can Stop Nighttime Teeth Grinding
- Immediate TMJ Pain Relief with Botox
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
You may be dealing with a TMJ disorder if any of the following sound familiar:
- Persistent jaw pain and/or stiffness
- Clicking and popping jaw
- Mouth becomes stuck opening or closing
- Frequent headaches/migraines
- Bruxism (nighttime teeth grinding)
- Unexplained ear/neck/shoulder pain
Equilibration / Occlusal Adjustments
Often, the source of a TMJ disorder is an unbalanced bite. The teeth don’t fit together properly when the mouth is closed, and this places excess pressure on the jaw joint. Dr. Thanh can find high-pressure spots and use conservative methods to slightly build up or reshape certain teeth so that the jaw and face are finally able to relax.
Occlusal Splints
A small mouthpiece that a patient wears to bed, it’s able to protect the teeth from unconscious grinding while also placing the jaw into a more relaxed position. This helps to relieve pain as well as allow the muscles to heal while learning how to stay in a more natural and functional posture.
BOTOX Injections
Some TMJ treatments may require a few weeks or months before a patient experiences a difference. But with Botox injections, Dr. Thanh can quickly calm overactive facial muscles to deliver fast relief. A patient should feel better about two to three days after treatment, and the results usually last for about four to six months.