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Most of the time, you can treat TMDs with at-home remedies. For example, you can eat soft foods, reduce your jaw movements, and use jaw-stretching exercises. Applying ice to the area can reduce swelling, and reducing stress can prevent grinding or clenching. Moreover, avoid chewing tough foods such as beef jerky.

If your symptoms don’t improve, you might need professional treatment. Our dentists can recommend or prescribe medications to provide TMJ relief. For instance, ibuprofen and corticosteroids can relieve swelling and pain, and Valium can relax the jaw muscles. We might even suggest getting a bite guard or stabilization splint to prevent grinding.

In rare cases, TMJ surgery or other procedures are necessary. Our dentists might recommend corrective bite treatment that also aligns your teeth. If there’s fluid and debris in your joint, we may suggest an arthrocentesis to remove it. In addition, jaw joint replacement is a last-resort possibility to achieve a TMJ cure in the most severe cases.

You should see a TMJ specialist to get a proper diagnosis because standardized tests to identify TMDs are not available. Our dentists can examine your jaw to detect painful areas, tenderness, swelling, and poor range of motion, which will help the dentist to determine the source of the problem. We may even use X-rays or other imaging tests to more clearly see the structure of your jaw. Schedule an appointment today for TMJ therapy in Fairfax.

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