TMJ Treatment Las Vegas
Relieving Chronic Headaches & Jaw Pain
TMJ stands for “temporomandibular joint,” which refers to the two hinge-like joints that are located near the front of your ears and are responsible for connecting your jaw to the rest of your skull. These joints are complex, but unfortunately this also means they’re vulnerable to issues that impact their mobility and function—and can cause pain. Luckily, it’s something that Dr. Hejazi and our team can help with.
Why Choose Advent Dental for TMJ Treatment?
- Dedicated Dental Team That Speaks English & Spanish
- Dentist with 30+ Years of Experience
- In-Network with Most Union Insurance Plans
How are TMJ Issues Diagnosed?
If you’ve been dealing with issues like chronic jaw pain, intense headaches, trouble opening or closing your mouth, or clicking or popping sounds, it might be time to seek out treatment for a potential TMJ issue. After Dr. Hejazi has had the opportunity to examine your mouth and orofacial structures, he can begin determining what the specific issue is and how to treat it. Our office offers multiple forms of TMJ treatment, depending on the cause of your specific discomfort.
Equilibration/Occlusal Adjustments
Equilibration, sometimes simply referred to as occlusal adjustments, involves making very minor adjustments to the teeth to change how they fit together. While this might seem scary, it’s very gentle and harmless to the teeth, and the benefits when it comes to treating TMJ issues are quite immense. It can provide almost immediate relief for patients who’ve been dealing with chronic jaw soreness; plus, it ensures that no unnecessary wear and tear occurs to the outer surfaces of your teeth.
Occlusal Splints
An occlusal splint is a special type of nightguard that can greatly assist with TMJ issues, and many patients prefer this option since it’s minimally invasive. In fact, since the occlusal splints designed by Dr. Hejazi and our team are custom-made for you, they’re very comfortable to wear throughout the night in addition to being highly effective at providing relief.
