TMJ physical therapy is one of only a few ways of treating TMJ disorder. It must be noted that this is a treatment to relieve symptoms, not a cure for the cause of the disorder. The problem is that there is not instant cure for TMJ syndrome. Treatment takes time and dedication for it to work. Physical therapy is often used in conjunction with other TMD treatments in order to get he best possible results in the shortest amount of time.
TMJ physical therapy can be supplemented by other kinds of TMJ treatment like a TMJ appliance. TMJ surgery is a last resort but can have profound results. Diet changes can often help the treatment progress faster. Often each of the symptoms and related problems must be treated separately. Finding a TMJ dentist experienced in treating it and dedicated to helping you can make all the difference.
TMJ physical therapy should begin with finding a dentist you feel can help you and teach you TMJ exercises help treat the disorder. Begin by standing in front of a well lit mirror and taking some time to watch what is happening to your jaw when you slowly open and close your mouth. The jaw of people with TMJD will open to one side. Now try opening your mouth straight. This will take some effort because the weak muscles on the bad side will not want to function correctly. Open and close correctly ten times and take a rest. Repeat this process twice. Do three sets of ten three or four times every day.
If would like to lean more about TMJD, treatment through TMJ physical therapy and would like to speak with our dentists in the Atlanta area, please consider visiting 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 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, Dr. Mark Allan Padolsky, call to make an appointment at 404-874-7428.