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Stop Jaw and Tongue Pain with Your Dentist in Tyler

June 26, 2018

Filed under: Uncategorized — stansbury @ 8:05 pm

woman with mouth painWhen you think about your dentist in Tyler, the services that are necessary to keep your teeth and gums healthy often come to mind. You think about cleanings, checkups, fillings, and other treatments that are vital for a healthy smile. Did you know that they can also treat issues that do not necessarily influence your oral health, like jaw, mouth, or tongue pain? Your dentist will get to the root of the problem to provide you with the relief you need.

Jaw Pain

If you often find yourself dealing with a stiff, sore, or swollen jaw, you may be suffering from a disorder of the temporomandibular joint, which connects your jaw to your skull on either side of your face. When it functions incorrectly, it can significantly impact your quality of life. Not only can you deal with jaw pain, but difficulty chewing, neck and ear pain, and even headaches.

When this occurs, it is known as a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), which is estimated to affect nearly 12% of the population. It can develop for an array of reasons, such as trauma to the joint or a poorly aligned bite. No matter the cause, your dentist has the solutions you need.

Treating TMJ can be as simple as using an oral appliance to move your jaw into a more comfortable position. This helps to take pressure off the joint to stop your pain while improving its mobility.

Tongue Pain

There may come a time when you develop a sore or lump on your tongue, gums, or other soft tissues in your mouth. Your dentist will evaluate the unusual area to determine the underlying cause.

In some cases, it may be a canker sore that can be treated quickly, while other times it may point to something more serious, like oral cancer. Your dentist will examine it to provide you with the appropriate treatment.

Mouth Pain

If your mouth often feels sore or you notice that your teeth are becoming loose, you may suffer from bruxism. This is a condition that causes you to grind and clench your teeth, often while sleeping. As a result, you may not even know that you are doing it; however, your dentist can spot the signs to provide you with the treatment you need.

To stop your pain and to protect your teeth from damage, a nightguard can be worn. It is a custom-fit device that provides a layer of protection between the top and bottom teeth while also moving your jaw into a more comfortable position.

Stop Your Pain Today!

Your dentist can help to improve your quality of life through services that are not typical to your oral health needs. If you have tongue, mouth, or jaw pain, get the relief you need today!

About Dr. Dennis E. Stansbury

Dr. Dennis E. Stansbury strives to improve his patients’ overall well-being through complete dental care. In addition to keeping your teeth and gums healthy, he also offers an array of specialty services, including TMJ therapy. If you are ready to stop living with jaw, tongue, or mouth pain, contact Stansbury Dental today!

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