Dentistry in Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, and Westchester County

General and Preventive Dentistry

TMJ Therapy

Did you know that migraines, earaches, tingling extremities, as well as neck, shoulder, and back pain, can be caused by the same problem? Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, misalignment of the jaw joints, has the power to degrade your quality of life, creating constant discomfort. Dr. Graziano may be able to alleviate your pain and restore proper function with conservative TMJ therapy/neuromuscular dentistry.

Stress, misaligned teeth, heredity, and bruxism (teeth grinding) can contribute to TMJ disorder, causing pain and pressure in your joints. Once Dr. Graziano has examined your jaw, he can recommend appropriate therapy. He may determine that splint therapy, equilibration, or nightguards can correct your condition, or he may refer you to a surgeon if your disorder is severe.

Splint therapy – a custom oral appliance called a nightguard can often reposition the jaw joints to relieve pain, eliminate bruxism, and retrain muscles
Equilibration – building up teeth with restorations to restore proper harmony between upper and lower teeth, which will hold the jaw joints in optimal position
Oral surgery – if traditional non-surgical options are ineffective, we may refer a TMJ patient to a trusted specialist for more aggressive therapy

Call our dental office to set up a TMJ disorder consultation and learn about nightguards, a conservative treatment option with a reputation of success. Dr. Frank Graziano serves Eastchester, Tuckahoe, Bronxville, Westchester County, and the surrounding communities with care and devotion — every patient, every time.

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