Grand Rapids TMJ Disorder Dentists
Our expert Grand Rapids TMJ dentist can diagnose and treat patients who show symptoms for TMJ, which stands for temporal-mandibular joint.
Problems with this joint may be caused by a misalignment of the teeth, oral trauma or excess muscle tension.
Dental treatments for TMJ can include replacing missing teeth, moving teeth, adjusting your bite, or filling gaps between teeth. As with many specialty dental procedures, there is no solution that is right for all patients.
Problems in this area can cause:
- Headaches
- Earaches
- Trouble or soreness when opening or closing the mouth
- Clicking or popping of the jaw
- Pain in the jaw muscles
- Soreness in the area, sometimes extending to the face
Our knowledgeable and professional staff can help you determine which option is best for your specific situation. In some cases, a plastic mouthpiece may be used to prevent clenching or grinding that is contributing to the problem. If untreated and taken to extremes, surgery may be required to repair a badly damaged joint.
Bite Splint Therapy
Our Grand Rapids TMJ dentist offers several different types of splint therapy for specific conditions. Through proper evaluation and fitting, your Grand Rapids MI dentist can help alleviate misalignment of your bite and subsequently correct these issues.
A bite splint is a restorative device used to support, protect, or immobilize oral structures that have been loosened, replanted, fractured or traumatized. We offer bite splint therapy options for:
- Treatment of temporomandibular (TMJ) joint disorders
- Patients dealing with issues from night-time teeth grinding
- Mouth or jaw problems resulting from bite misalignment
To learn more about Katie Burggraaf DDS or to request an appointment, please contact us here or call our office directly at 616.241.2659.