TMJ Treatment Specialist Irvine
If your jaw also known as the TMJ is having issues, you need to see a TMJ Specialist. Your TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is a complex body join located on each side of your face. It connects both your lower and upper jaw together. It acts as both a hinge and a sliding joint. This allows for your jaw to open and close. With the ability to move forward and backward, and side to side. With so much complexity, not any doctor can treat it. At OC Dental Specialists, our Dentists have years of experience treating TMJ disorders.
What causes TMJ?
TMJ issues arise for a variety of reasons. Common ones being teeth grinding and injury dislocation. As well as arthritis, and teeth jaw misalignments.
There are instances too where TMJ disorders are difficult to pinpoint. A combination of factors can come into play for your specific jaw. Such as genetics, posture, diet, and more. This is why it’s important to see a TMJ treatment specialist. To make sure you’re diagnosed correctly. To receive the proper car your jaw needs.
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Your jaw joint is in close proximity to various nerves and muscles in your face and neck. This can cause a lot of seemingly unrelated symptoms due to TMJ disorders such as:
- Aching throbbing pain around the ear and face
- Excessive teeth grinding at night
- Excruciating headaches, especially around the temples
- Jaw clicking, popping, and or locking
- Difficulty or inability to open the mouth wide open
- Ringing in the ears
- Blurred vision
- Tightness in jaw, neck and or shoulder muscles
- Shoulder Pain, difficulty lifting up shoulders
- Dizzy spells
Treatment
TMJ disorders have lots of potential causes and symptoms.Therefore a lot of treatment options exist as well. In many instances, symptoms will subside on their own. Each case is unique and will need a proper diagnosis from a TMJ dental specialist.
On the conservative end, there are home remedies to help alleviate TMJ symptoms. Your doctor can suggest some of the following:
- taking over the counter meds like ibuprofen for muscle pain relief
- heat and cold packs and compresses to the jaw
- gentle jaw stretches to help with the mouth opening
- eating softer foods such as yogurt, fruits, and veggies
- self-relaxation techniques
- A mouth guard to wear at night to help with jaw teeth clenching
- restorative dentistry to replace missing teeth to help balance biting function. Procedures such as teeth implants, crowns, and or dental bridges
- higher doses of meds
- ultrasound
- low-level laser therapy to lower pain and inflammation
If conservative and traditional treatments aren’t effective, there are other options. Such as dental surgery. An oral surgeon will be focused on restoring joint function. Any imaging and cleaning of the joint will be performed as necessary.
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I have been going to this office for less than a year. Never have I experienced such caring and friendly staff as this office. They greet you when you come in knowing exactly who you are even after your first appointment. Dr. Sharma is kind, also extremely friendly, very professional and comptent.
I highly recommend this office. I just can’t say enough good things about the doctor and her staff. Christina their hygienist is marvellous too.
Andi K. Dentistry May 18, 2021
Everyone at this office is so wonderful! Even before I had any work done on my teeth I had made meaningful connections with most of the staff. I was thoroughly informed about the proper care to take in the future while having my teeth cleaned, and felt better knowing what exactly was going on in my mouth. I recommend coming here for any dental related need you may have, because everyone is friendly and extremely professional. Plus, the whitening results are INCREDIBLE! 5 stars!!!!
Catt T. Dentistry May 18, 2021
Got a groupon for teeth whitening and I like the result! Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Sharma was patient and helpful.
Jocelyn L. Dentistry May 18, 2021
Got a groupon for teeth whitening and I like the result! Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Dr. Sharma was patient and helpful.
Jocelyn L. Dentistry May 18, 2021
Great service, quick and nice staff! I have been with this dentist for 3 years and will continue going for many years to come
Sana S. Dentistry May 18, 2021
I’ve been coming here for the past several months! The staff is friendly and looks out for your best interest
A J. Dentistry May 18, 2021
I Went to this dental office to fix a dead tooth and I needed to have my wisdom tooth pulled. I had an amazing experience!
They are really good at making sure that you are numb during your procedure. I did not feel any pain. They fixed my dead tooth. I have an amazing new smile. They also removed my wisdom tooth I’m very very satisfied!
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Sarah G. Dentistry May 18, 2021
Just came in for my first appointment today. I have been having TMJ pain for a few years and finally decided to get it checked. Everyone in the office was extremely friendly and accommodating, immediately making me feel like I was at home. Dr. Sharma was great too and explained the treatment and everything very clearly l. I had a lot of questions and she had no problem answering all of them! It was overall a great experience and I will be returning for a teeth cleaning next!
Brianne H. Dentistry May 18, 2021
Best quality service and Dr. Sharma is very knowledgable. This place will make you feel like home. It is a long drive for me from West Hollywood but it is worth it! I will be a lifetime customer here now:) Dr. Sharma is a MUST HAVE Dentist in your life.
Vivian up front is amazing and a very sweet person. She will explain everything in detail. Very welcoming at this place
Anastasia P. Dentistry May 18, 2021
My family and I have been coming to OC Dental Specialists for the past 5 years and we would highly recommend Dr. Sharma and her friendly staff. They are very knowledgable, friendly and professional. They offer cutting edge medical care in a comfortable setting. Scheduling with them is always easy and convenient. I would definitely recommend Dr. Sharma and her team to anyone looking for a great Dr. who will provide excellent care to themselves and their loved ones.
Laura R. Dentistry May 18, 2021