Baton Rouge, LA         Bocage Care Dental         General and Sedation Dentist

Dr. William L Hall
1669 Lobdell Ave Suite B = Baton Rouge LA = 70806 = (888) 234-3955
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TMJ disorder treatment
 

Proper diagnosis is critical to make sure you receive treatment for your particular condition.  At Bocage Care Dental we

will only recommend treatment after conducting a thorough health history, clinical exam, taking appropriate X-rays, and perhaps confirming the condition through other diagnostic tests.

At Bocage Care Dental we may prescribe a multiple-phase treatment plan.  Only minor corrective treatment may be needed.  Treatment may be simple or require more steps for alleviating the condition, depending on the degree of severity. Some of these treatments include:

 

= Taking a non-aspirin pain reliever or prescription medications such as muscle relaxants, analgesics, or anti-inflammatory drugs
= Eating soft foods
= Avoiding chewing gum
= Applying moist heat or ice
= Physical therapy
= Teaching relaxation techniques to control muscle tension
= Stress management training techniques
= Posture training
= Wearing bite plates to eliminate the harmful effects of clenching or grinding the teeth, and a better positioning of the jaws
= Adjusting the bite, known as "occlusal equilibration" involving removing interferences when the teeth touch
= Replacement of defective restorations that prevent the jaws from meeting properly
= Orthodontics, to put the teeth in proper position
= Surgery

 

In most cases we treat at Bocage Care Dental, the symptoms related to TMJ disorders can be successfully treated to reduce or eliminate your discomfort.  Postponement of treatment usually results in more damage to the joint, muscles, or teeth. 

For more information about how we can help you with TMJ problems, call us at (888) 234-3955 , we will be happy to help you.

 

 

 


TMJ - Temporomandibular Disorders
In Baton Rouge Louisiana and the surrounding
Bocage - Jefferson Highway - Denham Springs - Central Louisiana LA areas.

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