A TMJ mouth piece is one form of treatment for TMJ Disorder (TMJD). It is also one of the more popular forms of TMJD treatment. What is unfortunate is that many dentists do not take in to count the unique factors of every case and often do not make the correct type of TMJ mouthpiece for their patient. This is why it is important to see an experienced TMJ dentist when seeking TMJ treatment.

      A TMJ mouth piece is made from plastic and is worn at night as part of a TMJ treatment program. The mouth piece is designed to keep your jaw in a relaxed state at night, thus helping to relieve the symptoms to TMJ Disease. It also works by preventing tooth grinding at night, a symptom of TMJD that can cause other oral health problems and worsen the effects of TMJD. A mouth piece works best as part of a complete TMJ plan.

      A TMJ mouth piece has other names it can be referred to by. They can be called TMJ splints, TMJ mouth guards and TMJ mouthpieces. There are many types of TMJ mouthpieces and it is important to get a TMJ device that works for you and is well made as well. Sometimes it is merely the quality of a device that can keep it from relieving the symptoms of TMJD. Our TMJ dentist was awarded a Fellowship in the Atlanta Craniomandibular Society and has successfully treated many TMJ patients.

       If you would like learn more about a TMJ mouth piece, please consider the Atlanta Dental Group PC. Our Atlanta dental team is one of the most experienced in Atlanta with over 20 years of experience serving Atlanta's dental needs. Our dentists in Georgia are dedicated to their patients' good health and well being and you are more than welcome to join our family of patients. If you would like schedule an appointment with our Atlanta TMJ dentist, call to make an appointment at 404-874-7428.