Use degrades: If something is in continual operation, it will wear down. At a dentist’s practice, you will often hear about how this issue affects teeth, but, likewise, your jaw can also suffer the pains of continual repetition. Thankfully, at Liverpool Dental Spa, we are equipped both to deal with, and help indentify, jaw joint problems.
Key indicators of jaw joint issues
Does your jaw often click? Does it regularly ache? Well, these are the bluntest indicators of jaw problems. Sometimes, however, jaw problems can occur as the result of a bacterial infection, often as the result of poor dental hygiene. TMD, or ‘Temporomandibular disorder’ if you want to sound smart, is a chronic jaw problem and it is estimated that 20% of the population are affected by it, yet it only 10% or 20% of those affected with the problem will go and seek help! Many other major problems often include jaw pain as a symptom, so being checked out is incredibly important as it might indicate something beyond discomfort! Jaw pain, if not dealt with, can lead to more serious jaw problems as well.
Treatments
There are a variety of treatments available to combat jaw pain. Thankfully, most of these are non-surgical and surgical treatment is, in itself, only recommended in extreme cases. Some basic treatments include performing small, regular jaw exercise or altering your diet: avoiding harsh, crunchy foods and cutting your foods in to more manageable chunks can help prevent jaw pain. Slight changes in general posture and habit can also make a difference: Avoiding extreme jaw movements and trying not rest your jaw in your hand can help. If physical therapy and dietary changes don’t produce the desired results, medication can also be used to relieve swelling and muscle pain. If needed, surgical options are also available.
Contact us
Don’t suffer in silence! If jaw pain is causing you distress, then contact us at Liverpool Dental Spa and see how we can help.
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