When a person suffers from issues with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), they may experience a variety of symptoms, including:
- Pain in the jaw
- Pain in the joint itself
- Difficulty chewing
- Facial pain
These problems occur when there is inflammation in this joint because of nighttime grinding, injury or arthritis. This condition is called “temporomandibular joint disorder” (TMD).
At Transcend Dental, we use safe treatments like ozone therapy to reduce inflammation and help the joint heal. Dr. Chang provides night guards for the patient who has injured this joint by grinding their teeth. Dr. Chang, who is our licensed naturopath, also uses neural therapy which involves the injection of a local anesthetic into the area. Neural therapy helps resets nerves that have been inflamed or injured because of bite issues.