TMJ Disorders Treatment

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Movement of the jaw and teeth are involved in speaking also it acts as a hinge between the teeth and the skull of a person. Both get hurt when a problem with the jaw occurs. People who suffer from TMJ disorders face hardship in gnawing and eating too. These cause discomfort in the teeth and the sufferer develops the habit of grinding & teeth clenching. TMJ disease is the impairment of the articular surface and the disc. The reason for the TMJ disorder is not confirmed but whatever the reason for these dysfunctions will be treated by the TMJ Disorders Treatment in Abu Dhabi! Know more about the treatment visit our Enfield Royal Clinic in Abu Dhabi!

What are Temporomandibular Disorders?

The junctions that act as a hinge between the jawbone & the skull are temporomandibular. There is one TMJ  on both sides of the gingiva. This TMJ can get hurt due to certain reasons and can cause pain in teeth and mouth in addition to affecting the chewing and biting ability.

Causes for TMJ Issues:

• Arthritis
• Bruxism
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Dislocation
• Mental trauma 

Symptoms of TMJ disorders:

If you are having the below-mentioned signs then you may be suffering from the issue:

• The ache in the teeth, jaw, and the shoulder
• Pain in ears 
• Aching in joints
• Locked jaws 
• Difficulty in speaking
• Tired jaws
• Change in the gathering of the teeth
• A weird sound comes out of the mouth when you move your jaws
• Pain in the face

Is This A Serious Issue?

If left untreated this issue can cause severe problems like swelling, pain, and tooth damage. This can also lead to the diseases like insomnia, dismay, and anxiety. Go for proper checkups and treatment if you have TMJ pain that is severe and is from a long time. Sometimes the cause of pain is not serious and not something to worry about but it is also not confirmed whether a particular pain is due to a serious issue or not.

So, you should go for a dental checkup the time you feel the pain in the jaw that is long and from a good time. The dentist will tell you about the number of reasons and treatments for the disease. 

Treatments for the TMJ Disorder:

The TMJ Disorders Treatment in Abu Dhabi are as follows:

Pain relievers and anti-inflammatories:

TMJ disorders can be treated by a number of medications including paracetamol and ibuprofen. If your problem does not get solved by taking these medicines your doctor will further recommend the medicines of high dosage.

Muscle relaxants:

These are given to the patient so that his/her muscles get relaxed and they can easily move their jaws. These act on the neuromuscular tissues of the brain and block interruptions. These are also called spasmolytics. 

Physical therapy:

Doctors will help the patient to relax by applying & telling different exercises. These will ease the muscles of the patient.

Individuals get educated regarding jaw therapy & acquire the exact mouth posture that will keep the proper alignment of the teeth.

TMJ disorder treatment exercises treat a lot of people and reposition their jaws.

Mouthguards:

Mouthguards are used to treat TMJ disorders as they prevent the grinding and clenching of teeth. These safeguards provide protection to teeth against injury and improve the movement of the jaw. Also, the mouthguards help the patient in relieving pain.

Surgical Treatment:

Sometimes the TMJ disorder gets worse and the doctors only have the way of surgery to treat the issue. In this surgical treatment, which is called arthroscopic surgical therapy a tube is positioned between the joints and then the arthroscope is inserted into the tube. The surgery is applicable for patients who have:

• TMJ locking
• Severe jaw pain
• Deformities
• Dislocations
• Mental trauma
• Chewing issues and chronic eating problems

Preparation:

First of all, a comprehensive examination of the patient will be done to check which sort of treatment should be done on the patient. Depending on the kind of treatment the surgery will proceed. 

X-Rays, Three-dimensional scans, and visuals will be taken by the doctors. Relying on the images, different techniques will be applied accordingly to make a perfect objective and focus.

To have a perfect visual briefing of the tooth condition it will be done on the computer. This detailed learning and observing before the treatment saves the doctor and patient from complications during the procedure.

Procedure:

First of all, the patient will be dosed with local anesthesia to make the patient numb. Then the doctor will treat the patient by using a cannula or a tube that will be inserted into the jaw by cutting the skin. For this, the area that is to be treated will be marked by the doctors and then the patient will have ministered. Different equipment will be utilized to reshape the jaw. The instruments made of titanium will be used. 

During the process the doctor will use a cotton pad to dissolve the blood. The jaw will be located in the proper position by the equipment after proper adjustments the skin will be stitched and the skin will get cleaned.

The pain will go away in one and a half months.

Post Care:

The dentist will advise the patient to be on a liquid diet for some days. Keep a clean mouth & wash the jaws properly. Use ice packs to reduce the swelling that occurred due to the surgery. Use elevated pillows for some time. You may be prescribed to use some medicines to recover immediately.

The surgeon will tell the patient about the precautions and mode of care the patient has to do after the therapy.

Fee for the Therapy:

The fee for TMJ Disorders Treatment in Abu Dhabi variates from AED 10,000 TO AED 15000.  The price of a treatment is according to the nature of the process and the expertise of the doctors.

Also, the level of the clinic determines the cost.

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