TMJ Disorders

Treatment

Conservative treatments are usually best for TMJ disorders. They include:

• Medications
• Physical therapy
• Behavior modification and, in some cases, psychological counseling
• A bite guard (oral splint), which is a soft or firm device inserted over the teeth
• Irrigation of the jaw joint (arthrocentesis)

Surgery

Surgery is considered only when other treatments haven't been successful and you're experiencing significant problems with pain and quality of life. Severe damage may require partial or complete joint replacement.

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