Cary TMJ Treatment

What is TMJ or TMD?

If you feel at the base of your ears, you’ll soon locate what’s commonly called your TMJ or temporomandibular joint.

When you see Dr. Niraj Patel because you’re in pain, sometimes it’s because something is out of alignment with your TMJ. Discomfort can follow, also known as TMD or temporomandibular disorder.

There are a few ways Dr. Patel can assess your TMJ. He has the advanced training and diagnostics to spot some of the most common signs of TMD.

Are you interested? Schedule a consultation at Cary Family Dental to learn about your TMJ treatment options.

What Are Common Symptoms?

There are so many potential symptoms associated with TMJ or TMD. They can all be painful and frustrating to deal with, including:

Head pain
Jaw pain or popping
Face pain
Difficulty chewing
Pressure behind the eyes
Ringing in the ears
Ear congestion
Dizziness
Teeth grinding
Injury to the head or jaw
Sleep-disordered breathing

Constantly having to deal with one or more of these issues can also lead to the excessive, unwanted use of pain medication.

If you’re someone who’s struggling with jaw pain in Cary, it’s time to talk to us.

Know Your TMJ Treatment Solutions

Do you find that your TMJ issues tend to flare up or worsen at certain times, especially when stressed?

These are the kinds of things you’ll want to tell Dr. Niraj Patel. He will take the time to educate and answer questions so you can feel good about your choice. He can use all of the medical history and diagnostic materials we gather to create your custom TMJ treatment plan.

Generally, Cary Family Dental will recommend a form of bite splint therapy using an oral appliance. Some patients find more relief from our therapeutic Botox® injection therapy.

Bryan T.

“My family of six has used Cary Family Dental for OVER SEVEN YEARS. Dr. Patel is extremely professional, as is his entire staff. Emily, one of the lead hygienists, is fantastic. Expect top-notch cleanliness along with an ultra modern facility. He is on the cutting-edge of new dental technology. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.”

Gerard R.

“It is always a pleasant time to visit Cary Family Dental. All the young ladies are smiling and do not ever appear to have a bad day. It seems like a great place to work. Dr. Patel has done a tremendous job on my new teeth and has restored my smile. Thank you.”

Linsay A

“Dr. Patel is extremely professional and very friendly. He really gets to know you and your family and cares about your needs. The staff and dental hygienists are so wonderful and very gentle with your mouth. I just moved to Cary recently. I was worried about having a new dentist, but Cary Family Dental made us feel right at home. We are so thankful we found them!”

Feel Real Comfort Again

What is TMJ or TMD?

What Are Common Symptoms?

Know Your TMJ Treatment Solutions