TMJ Treatment / Teeth Grinding
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Restore Whole-Body Balance With TMJ Treatment in Portland
If you're experiencing jaw pain, clicking or popping when chewing, or tension in your face, neck, and shoulders, you may have a TMJ disorder (also known as TMD). Dr. Kaady takes an airway-focused approach to TMJ treatment in Portland. This means that as you are correcting your TMJ pain and discomfort, you can also improve your airway, sleep, and overall health. He looks beyond surface symptoms to address the root causes. With his personalized solutions, you can:
- Find relief from persistent jaw pain and facial tension
- Chew, speak, and laugh comfortably without discomfort
- Regain smooth, effortless jaw movement and function
- Release chronic tension in your face, neck, and shoulder muscles
- Address facial asymmetry with myofunctional therapy
- Reduce frequency and intensity of TMJ-related headaches
- Experience more restful sleep and increased daytime energy
Contact us to schedule your consultation. If you're ready to find real solutions for your TMJ disorder, we're here to help.
Take the First Step Toward Lasting Relief
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) connect your jaw to your skull. They allow you to perform everyday actions like eating, speaking, and yawning. Typically, these joints work silently and smoothly. However, when they become inflamed, irritated, or strained, they can trigger a rippling effect of discomfort, including jaw pain, headaches, and even sleep disturbances.
Dr. Kaady offers comprehensive, TMJ treatment designed to relieve pain, restore your airway, and protect your whole-body health.
Depending on your specific needs, your treatment plan may include:
- TMJ Appliance - This is a precisely fitted oral appliance that can relieve joint pressure, reduce nighttime grinding, and protect your teeth. Worn while you sleep, it helps you wake up without pain.
- Vivos Guided Growth Appliances - If you have airway-related TMJ dysfunction, Vivos appliances promote jaw expansion and airway development. This treatment addresses underlying causes of muscle tension and joint strain.
- Myofunctional Therapy - This therapy retrains tongue posture, breathing habits, and orofacial muscle function. It may also include dietary adjustments. It's essential for long-term stability and overall health.
- Clear Aligners - Alignment issues can often cause TMJ problems. Clear aligners will move your teeth into the correct position. You'll see improvements in your appearance, your bite function, and your long-term oral health.
When TMJ dysfunction stems from broader systemic factors, Dr. Kaady collaborates with trusted specialists to ensure every aspect of your health is supported. Your treatment may include referrals to sleep medicine doctors, ENTs, a myofunctional therapist, chiropractor, allergist, or nutritionist.
Call for an appointment for TMJ treatment in Portland. Our goal is simple: relieve your symptoms, and also reclaim balance, health, and a higher quality of life.
Common Questions About TMJ Treatment
Does TMJ treatment work?
Yes, with the right care, TMJ treatment can be highly effective in relieving pain, restoring comfort, and protecting long-term health. TMJ disorders typically don't resolve on their own. Inflammation in the jaw joints is often caused by ongoing habits like clenching, grinding, or airway-related strain. At Bridgetown Dental, we create personalized solutions such as custom oral appliances to relieve joint pressure, reduce damaging forces, and support natural healing. With a holistic, airway-focused approach, we help you not just manage symptoms, but correct the underlying issues.
Is TMJ causing my headaches?
It's very possible. Inflammation or strain in the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) often radiates into the surrounding muscles of the face, head, neck, and shoulders. This can trigger tension headaches that can sometimes feel like migraines. If your headaches are linked to TMJ dysfunction, our personalized treatment solutions can help relieve joint pressure, reduce muscle strain, and improve your overall comfort.
What are the signs of a TMJ disorder?
Signs of a TMJ disorder can vary, but common symptoms often include jaw pain or tenderness, clicking or popping sounds when chewing, and difficulty opening your mouth fully. You may also experience facial pain, frequent headaches, earaches or ringing in the ears, and even neck, shoulder, or unexplained tooth pain. In some cases, the jaw may feel locked, stuck, or difficult to move comfortably.