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Enjoy Your Freedom From Jaw Pain in Copperas Cove, TX.

Temporomandibular Disorder, or TMJ disorder for short, makes it harder to move your jaw due to uneven joint alignment and movement. The tension can limit your movement and cause pain and discomfort when you do things like eat your favorite foods, laugh with your friends, and even just speak normally. At Cove Family Dental, we can diagnose and treat TMJ Disorder in a gentle, non-invasive way to give you the relief you deserve!

How Can I Find Out If I Have TMJ Disorder (TMD)?

The following symptoms are signs of TMD:

  • Painful or stiff bite movement, even when you are feeling relaxed
  • More frequent headaches
  • Chronic pain in and around your jaw
  • Facial pain or tension
  • Neck and shoulder discomfort

During a general dental checkup, Dr. Grantham uses joint vibration analysis (JVA) to identify any problems with your jaw. This helps us plan long-term treatment to bring you relief and resolve the issue at its source.

What Causes TMD?

There are different problems that can lead to TMJ/TMD, including oral health issues like poor tooth spacing, changes to your bite movement, and even trauma to the area, like sports injuries. We would love to treat you and not only give you back your jaw function but also give you a painless smile!

Do I Really Need Treatment For TMJ?

TMJ Disorder doesn’t heal on its own, requiring careful treatment and a gentle approach to reduce the discomfort. Without TMJ treatment, you are very likely to continue experiencing headaches, a sore and stiff jaw, and other facial pain. One big concern is that you might develop teeth-grinding issues that can damage the enamel on your teeth and make them vulnerable to cracks and decay.

Will Treatment For My Jaw Pain Be Uncomfortable?

TMJ disorder treatment isn’t a painful process, and you will feel better as our sessions progress! Better jaw function can call for restorative dental work or orthodontic treatment in particularly severe cases. We offer convenient and attractive restorative treatments and orthodontic solutions like Invisalign, which add an extra layer of protection to your teeth.