TMJ Therapy

TMJ Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the severity of your case, as well your symptoms. Mild cases of TMJ disorder can be managed with anti-inflammatory measures like a clean diet, supplementation, heat/cold therapy, Low-Level Laser Therapy, or NSAIDs. If your symptoms are stress-induced, our team can go over stress-relieving techniques that can help ease tension in the jaw and TMJ. Bite or teeth misalignment may require braces or other orthodontic treatments.

While surgical intervention is an option, it is only considered after all conservative treatments have been explored. As a holistic dentist, Dr. LeBlanc, Jr. believes in treating TMJ problems using non-surgical therapies whenever appropriate. He will do his utmost to treat your problems as conservatively as possible.

In some cases, oral appliance therapy can remedy the problem. This minimally invasive treatment involves wearing a custom-made mouth guard over the upper arch, lower arch or both. It can also be worn during the day or at nighttime during sleep. When in place, the mouth guard keeps the teeth in proper alignment and protects them from the forces of bruxism. Dr. LeBlanc, Jr. fabricates your customized mouth guard using an impression of your teeth and mouth. As a result, the mouth guard will fit snugly yet comfortably over your teeth and will be better suited to protect your teeth than stock guards available over the counter.

Many of Dr. LeBlanc, Jr.’s patients have seen significant improvement in symptoms with oral appliance therapy. They find this approach to be very gentle and easy in comparison to other TMJ treatments. Depending on your case, he may suggest a combination of treatments.