TMD Issues Need to Be Handled Proactively
If you’re experiencing jaw pain and discomfort, it could be temporomandibular disorder (TMD) caused by the misalignment of your jaw. If you’ve been without a tooth or multiple teeth for a period of time, it’s likely that you’ve begun to experience the pain and discomfort that accompanies TMD. With Dr. Whitworth, his expertise and specialized training allow him to proactively prevent TMD issues before they even happen and can effectively address them if they do occur. Unlike general dentists who may not have the training or experience necessary to be able to prevent TMD issues proactively when placing implants, Dr, Whitworth can perform sinus lifts and bone grafts giving you the best chance at a successful dental implant placement and prevention of TMD. Don’t let TMD control your life any longer. Choose the best. Choose Dr. Whitworth.
Training and Expertise You Can Take Comfort In
Oral surgeons such as Dr. Whitworth, receive extensive treatment that prepares them to handle TMD issues using technology and treatment methods that other doctors simply do not have access to. None of this is to say that there is no situation in which a general dentist should not place implants, in fact, in many cases general dentists can place implants without issue just fine. But if you’re tired of playing the implant placement guessing game with general dentists, you can take comfort in receiving care from our true implant experts: our oral surgeons.
Oral surgeons like Dr. Whitworth are always the best choice simply because of their experience, high levels of training, and ability to place implants in any circumstance. Think of oral surgeons as the ultimate implant insurance policy. If there is severe bone loss, Dr. Whitworth can fix the issue and place implants without issue. If conditions are perfect going into surgery, we can place implants with precision. Don’t take any chances with your implant placement, choose the best – choose an oral surgeon like Dr. Whitworth. With his expertise, you can rest assured that you’re in the safest and most capable hands possible.
Preventing Poor Occlusion Will Prevent TMD
Preventing Poor Occlusion Will Prevent TMD
Occlusion – the way your teeth meet when your jaws bite together – can cause TMD when the alignment of the two parts of the jaw are misaligned. In order to prevent occlusion from occurring with dental implants, the bite needs to be aligned and balanced multiple times throughout the surgery and with follow up appointments following the surgery to ensure that the jaw is perfectly aligned. When done correctly, your dental implants will stay in place and prevent occlusion from happening in the future because the post anchoring to the jawbone prevents the jawbone from shifting and resorb.
If the bite of the patient is not aligned and balanced through the process of the surgery and follow-ups, the bone may be able to shift and realign and all your pain and discomfort from occlusion will return. If occlusion happens, the jawbone and teeth may begin to shift and the pain you tried to fix will return and additional treatment would be required.
The Effects of Letting TMD Go Untreated
Untreated TMD can lead to bigger systemic issues. Over time, the misalignment of the jaw can cause the joining to deteriorate, leading to chronic pain and stiffness. The constant grinding and clenching of the jaw can also cause the muscles to become fatigued and sore, making it difficult to open the mouth to chew food properly. These untreated TMD symptoms can lead to tooth damage and tooth loss as the constant stress on the teeth can cause them to chip, crack, or even break. Furthermore, TMD can cause changes in your facial appearance as the jaw joint and muscles can become deformed. TMD can also lead to a disruption in your sleep cycle, impacting your ability to concentrate and even cause tinnitus, debilitating headaches, earaches, jaw pain, and lockjaw.
Don’t let TMD control your life any longer. Our team of oral surgeons specialize in TMD treatment and are here to help you find relief. With Dr. Whitworth’s specialized training and experience, we can help you prevent TMD issues proactively and reactively after a TMD issue has already occurred. Shock your TMD into submission with our latest techniques and technologies to ensure that you receive the best care possible.
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