TMJ & Bruxism Treatment in Centerville, OH
Facing daily challenges due to jaw discomfort or incessant popping and clicking sounds can be more than just annoying—it can impact your overall quality of life.
At Ohio Holistic Dental Center in Dayton, OH, we're dedicated to more than symptom relief. Led by Dr. Linty, a TMJ dentist passionate about holistic wellness, we delve into the underlying cause of these issues to relieve your pain with long-term solutions.
Understanding TMJ Disorders
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a pivotal player in your oral mechanics, acting as the hinge and pivot for your jaw. It's one of the most complex systems in your body, allowing for movements needed in chewing, talking, and yawning.
However, when issues arise—termed TMJ disorders or TMD—it can lead to a range of uncomfortable symptoms, from jaw pain and difficulty in movement to the disruptive teeth grinding known as bruxism. TMD can stem from various causes, including misalignment of the teeth, stress, arthritis, or injury, leading to chronic discomfort and diminished life quality.
Holistic TMD Treatment: A Path to Overall Wellness
Living with TMJ pain or TMD isn't merely about managing discomfort—it's about understanding its extensive impact on your health. Issues like sleep apnea, where breathing stops momentarily during sleep, are often intertwined with TMJ disorders, contributing to fatigue, heart problems, and more. This interconnectedness underscores why a holistic treatment approach, focusing on the whole body, is crucial.
Dr. Linty's quest for knowledge in managing TMJ pain has led her to explore advanced studies and training, ensuring you receive care informed by the latest in biological dentistry and holistic health practices. At Ohio Holistic Dental Center, you're not just getting a dentist; you're partnering with a team who views your health as a comprehensive picture—where alleviating your TMJ pain is the first step towards enhancing your overall wellness.
Our Comprehensive Care Approach
Our comprehensive treatment philosophy understands the intricate links between TMJ disorders and overall health issues like sleep apnea and bruxism. We recognize the struggle of living with chronic pain and its toll on your daily life and mental health. Our compassionate team is here to listen and support you through your healing journey.
Combining Dr. Linty's extensive training with a thorough understanding of your unique situation, we offer tailored solutions, including: 
- Oral Appliance Therapy — Custom-fitted devices to minimize the effects of teeth grinding and protect your jaw during sleep
- Photobiomodulation of TMJ — Photobiomodulation (PBM therapy) to treat TMJ disorders with the healing power of light, reducing pain, easing inflammation, and promoting tissue repair within the jaw joint.
- Sleep Apnea Treatment — Solutions that recognize the critical link between TMJ disorders and airway issues to restore overall health
- Lifestyle Modifications — Recommendations on diet, jaw-strengthening exercises, and stress management to support overall wellness
Discover TMJ Pain Relief in Dayton, OH
If persistent TMJ pain, bruxism, or sleep apnea affects your life, relief is just a phone call away. Contact Dr. Linty and the Ohio Holistic Dental Center team at (937) 428-2288 to schedule your consultation.
I wanted a holistic dentist that focused on not only aesthetics but my general health as well.
Dr. Linty has been such a critical part in my healing after years of TMJ/clenching. She has helped diagnose and treat my alignment and I no longer have headaches! I’ve had several dentists over the years and none have taken the extra time and care to treat the root issue. I wanted a holistic dentist that focused on not only aesthetics but my general health as well. I am so grateful for her treatment and would recommend her to anyone that needs a superior dentist!!
-Brittany
Frequently Asked Questions
The temporomandibular joint, or “TMJ,” is the connector between your lower and upper jaw and serves as the “hinge” that allows your mouth to open and close. Sometimes, unfortunately, individuals develop TMJ dysfunction, which causes pain, strain, and muscle tension, and can restrict jaw movement. Fortunately, there’s a variety of options for effectively managing and alleviating TMJ issues!
Non-Surgical TMJ Treatments
- Over-the-counter pain relievers to ease pain and reduce inflammation.
- Hot or cold packs to temporarily relieve swelling and pain.
- Physical therapy to strengthen jaw muscles and improve their range of motion.
- Relaxation changes to reduce clenching and tooth grinding (“bruxism”).
- Wearing a mouthguard or splint while sleeping to prevent clenching and grinding and reposition and reduce pressure on the jaw.
- Avoiding hard, chewy, or sticky foods that place strain on the jaw.
TMJ Treatments for Severe Cases
In more serious cases, certain surgical interventions can be viable:
- Arthrocentesis — A minimally invasive procedure to “irrigate” the joint and relieve pain.
- Arthroscopy — The use of a small incision to repair TMJ joint structures.
- Open joint surgery — A more invasive path of treatment to correct structural TMJ issues — includes joint replacement surgery.
Finding the Best Dentist for TMJ Treatment in Dayton, OH
If you’re looking for a top-quality dental practice in Dayton with experience and expertise in quickly and efficiently diagnosing and addressing TMJ disorder, contact Dr. Linty John-Varghese and the friendly and caring Ohio Holistic Dental Center team to schedule a consultation!
Meet Our Dentist:
Dr. Linty John-Varghese
Education is an opportunity that brings more into our lives. Having been taught and trained by the best dental leaders in this country and other countries, Dr. Linty John-Varghese brings forth a lot more specialty training from the dental world, which allows her to offer more options and treatment to her patients and practice. She enjoys helping patients understand their dental health from a whole-body wellness perspective. Healing begins when the relationship between our teeth and body is brought to light, why it happened, and how we can get to better ...
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