Myrtle Beach Dentists : TMJ : TMD : NTI

Myrtle Beach Dentists: TMJ/TMD/NTI

TMJ disorders cause tenderness and pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — the joint on each side of your head in front of your ears, where your lower jawbone meets your skull. This joint allows you to talk, chew and yawn. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you need to come and see our Myrtle Beach dentists as soon as possible to stop the pain before it becomes unbearable.

TMJ disorders can be caused by many different types of problems — including arthritis, jaw injury, or muscle fatigue from clenching or grinding your teeth. In order to properly diagnose the reasons for your TMJ disorder, seeing DocMark's Myrtle Beach dentist will assist you in gaining the answers. In most cases, the pain and discomfort associated with TMJ disorders can be alleviated with self-managed care or nonsurgical treatments. Severe TMJ disorders may need to be treated with dental or surgical interventions.
 

Signs and symptoms of TMJ disorders may include:

  • Pain or tenderness of your jaw.
  • Aching pain in and around your ear.
  • Difficulty chewing or discomfort while chewing.
  • Aching facial pain.
  • Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth.
  • Headache.
  • Uncomfortable bite.
  • An uneven bite, because one or more teeth are making premature contact.


TMJ disorders can also cause a clicking sound or grating sensation when you open your mouth or chew. With that said, if there's no pain or limitation of movement associated with your jaw clicking, you probably don't have a TMJ disorder.  For more information about your TMJ concerns and to get in touch with our Myrtle Beach dentists, please look to the right and get in touch!

NTI-TSS Device

The N.T.I Tension Suppression System is a prefabricated polycarbonate matrix that a dental practitioner retro-fits to the patients teeth. It is completely different from any other type of mouthpiece. The NTI device snaps into place and fits comfortably on either the upper or lower front teeth. It is worn during sleep and prevents the intensity of muscular parafunction. Chronic, intense nighttime muscular parafunction has been shown to be a considerable influence on the triggering of migraine events. In clinical trials, 82% of medically diagnosed migraine patients had a 77% reduction in migraine episodes within the first eight weeks of use. Learn more about the NTI-tss device at www.headacheprevention.com.