Make Your Dental Clinic Visit Cheerful with TMJ/TMD Dentistry in Airdrie, AB
Aside from treating the root cause of TMJ disorders, the main goal of TMD/TMJ Therapy is to have the jaw and its associated structures function in a normal way so that the associated pain and discomfort can be eliminated. The first step is often a custom night guard, recommended to help stop clenching and/or grinding of the teeth, which reduces muscle tension while also protecting the cartilage inside the joint and the enamel surface of the teeth. This custom-fit hard plastic dental device is inserted over the upper and/or lower teeth. Worn at night, this dental appliance positions the jaw forward to relieve pressure on the jaw, thereby reducing stress on the muscles of the face and neck and protecting the enamel surface of the teeth. Nightguards may be worn initially over 8 hours each day to help your jaw heal, transitioning to only while sleeping.