TMJ Treatment / Teeth Grinding

Stop Your Teeth From Causing Pain

Find Relief With Effective TMJ Treatment in Austin

Experience freedom from jaw pain, headaches, and limited mouth movement with our TMJ treatment in Austin. Our approach provides a personalized solution to relieve tension in your jaw joint. You'll receive care that addresses both immediate symptoms and long-term prevention of TMJ disorders.

TMJ therapy can help you in many ways. You will see a significant reduction in jaw pain and other symptoms like ear pain, neck tension, and frequent headaches. Proper treatment can protect your teeth from damage caused by grinding and clenching. Most importantly, you'll enjoy improved quality of life as you return to eating, speaking, and smiling without pain or restriction.

To get the TMJ help you need, contact Serenity Dental today for a consultation.

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Restore Comfort With a Precision TMJ Appliance

A custom TMJ appliance provides targeted relief by repositioning your jaw into proper alignment while you sleep. This specially designed device reduces pressure on your jaw joint and prevents teeth grinding that often accompanies TMJ disorders.

You'll likely experience less jaw pain within just a few weeks of consistent use. The appliance also helps relax the muscles around your jaw and decreases tension headaches.

Creating your custom appliance is a comfortable, precise process. Our iTero digital scanner captures 3-D images of your teeth without messy traditional impressions. These detailed scans allow our lab to craft an appliance that fits perfectly, ensuring maximum effectiveness and comfort.

Once your appliance is ready, your dentist will carefully adjust it to your specific bite pattern. Our team will also provide simple care instructions so you can begin your journey toward TMJ relief immediately.

Protect Your Teeth While Treating TMJ Discomfort

Your TMJ appliance creates a protective barrier that stops destructive teeth grinding and clenching during sleep. This physical separation between your upper and lower teeth shields your enamel from excessive forces that can cause wear, chips, cracks, and flattening of your tooth surfaces.

The appliance helps preserve your natural tooth structure and maintains your smile's appearance and function. Preventing enamel damage with a TMJ appliance helps you avoid costly restorative treatments. Without protection, grinding can lead to the need for crowns, bonding, or other treatments for damaged teeth. The device also reduces pressure on existing dental restorations like fillings, extending their lifespan and protecting your investment in your smile.

If a misaligned bite is contributing to your TMJ problems, your dentist may suggest Invisalign^® treatment. You can be assured of excellent results, thanks to Dr. Nair's participation in Molis Coaching, a program based on insights from thousands of successful cases.

To get started with TMJ treatment in Austin, contact Serenity Dental today for a consultation.

Call 512-765-9526

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From start to finish the service was great. This was my first ever time seeing a dentist and getting dental work in all of my 33 years of life and I could do it again. My son also had an appointment. He had been traumatized by a recent, unrelated, hospital visit, and was unsure about seeing the dentist. He was hesitant at first, but Dr. Nair walked him through his dental appointment. He started off turning his body sideways to avoid making eye contact, but in the end he ended up laying back and listening, even responding to her questions at times. When it was my turn, I had Esmeralda as a hygienist. She walked me through the cleaning and was so reassuring and patient with me. With this being my first time ever seeing a dentist or getting dental work, I had no idea what to expect. There was a minimal amount of times I expressed discomfort and as soon as I did, she stopped immediately, applied more gel, then worked on another area until she discomforted area was for sure numb. Dr. Nair literally walked me through it. As soon as I heard the drill come on, I felt a little anxiety. As soon as the filling started, I hear her not only comforting me through it but also coaching and explaining things to the assistant who was helping her at the time. As soon as a major part was done, she offered to take a break so that I can gather myself. I told her that it was not what I expected and went so smoothly that I was ready to start the next part right away. It was over before I knew it. For my first dental appointment, this was not only thorough, but very comforting through the entire process. I don’t want to find a professional to help back home in the DFW, I am perfectly fine coming back to Dr. Nair’s office in the future.

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How do I know if I have a TMJ disorder?

Common symptoms include jaw pain or tenderness, clicking or popping sounds when opening your mouth, difficulty or discomfort while chewing, facial pain, headaches, earaches, and limited jaw movement. If you experience these symptoms regularly, especially in combination, schedule an evaluation to determine if TMJ treatment could help relieve your discomfort.

How long will I need to wear my TMJ appliance?

Most patients wear their TMJ appliance nightly for several months to experience maximum relief. Some may eventually reduce usage to a few nights per week for maintenance. The exact timeline varies based on your specific condition and symptoms. Regular follow-up appointments allow us to monitor your progress and adjust treatment as needed.

Can TMJ disorders resolve without treatment?

Minor, temporary TMJ discomfort might resolve with rest and self-care measures like soft foods and stress reduction. However, persistent symptoms generally require professional treatment to prevent worsening. Untreated TMJ disorders often progress, causing increased pain, potential tooth damage, and chronic headaches that become more difficult to address over time.