Posts tagged jaw relief
Can arthritis affect the jaw joint

Arthritis can affect the jaw joint, known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). There are several types of arthritis that can impact the TMJ, leading to various symptoms and complications

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Masseter injections for jaw pain

Masseter injections using muscle relaxant injectables ( botulinum toxin, which is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is a potent neurotoxin that, when used in extremely small and controlled amounts, has several medical and cosmetic applications. Muscle relaxant injectables works by temporarily paralyzing or relaxing muscles and can be effective in helping to alleviate jaw pain caused by excessive muscle tension, clenching, and grinding., such as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).

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Occlusal splint/night guard

An occlusal splint is a custom-made dental device through the use of 3D scanner technology that is used to treat a range of dental problems related to the bite and the jaw. It is a removable appliance that is typically worn on the upper or lower teeth, and is designed to protect the teeth from grinding or clenching, as well as to alleviate symptoms associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and other conditions.

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