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A Common Cause of TMJ
To see how phase 2 treatment can provide lasting TMJ relief, it helps to understand the cause. In many cases, TMJ problems occur when your bite is out of balance—your teeth, joints, bones, and muscles aren’t working together properly. As a result, this imbalance forces your muscles to overwork, leading to clenching, grinding, joint pressure, and pain that worsens over time.
Through restorative dental care in Westchester County, NY, Dr. Mejia restores harmony among these elements. As a result, your muscles can relax, grinding may stop, pressure on joints and nerves can ease, and TMJ symptoms may improve.
The Phase 1 Treatment Process
Permanent TMJ relief begins with first addressing symptoms temporarily. During your visit to Westchester TMJ & Sleep, Dr. Mejia first evaluates your jaw function, then measures muscle activity and analyzes bite force to pinpoint the cause of imbalance.
Next, she uses gentle transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to relax and reset your jaw muscles. Then she creates a custom orthotic to hold your jaw in its ideal position. Over the following weeks, your symptoms typically improve as your bite stabilizes. Once consistent relief is achieved, you can discuss moving to phase 2 treatment.
- Measure jaw movement, muscle tension, and bite force
- Relax and reset muscles with TENS therapy
- Create a custom orthotic for jaw alignment
- Wear the orthotic for symptom relief and evaluation
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Phase 2 Treatment Helps With Permanent Solution
Once phase 1 treatment confirms a stable bite position, phase 2 TMJ treatment can begin. At this stage, Westchester TMJ dentist Dr. Mejia creates tooth restorations to replace your orthotic. Instead of wearing an orthotic, your teeth will hold your jaw in a healthy resting position, alleviating your TMJ symptoms for as long as your restorations last. With proper design and installation of restorations, this approach can provide decades of relief without further treatment.
However, this process isn’t reversible, so it’s important to make sure that you’re ready to move forward. This means ensuring you’ve gotten good results with your orthotic, your results are stable, and you’re committed to making a permanent change.
Benefits of Phase 2 Treatment
As a result, many patients choose phase 2 TMJ treatment for its lasting comfort and aesthetic benefits. Not only does this approach provide long-term relief without an orthotic, but it also restores worn, damaged, or missing teeth. With a balanced bite and beautifully crafted restorations, most patients enjoy decades of comfort, function, and confidence.
- Long-lasting TMJ relief
- No daily orthotic required
- Repairs and protects damaged teeth
- Replaces lost teeth for better function
- Enhances smile appearance
- Offers lasting comfort and stability
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Want Permanent TMJ Relief in Westchester County
Are you tired of temporary TMJ treatments you have to renew or replace every few months? If so, you may benefit from a solution that both improves your smile and addresses the cause of TMJ symptoms.
Please call (914) 594-6854 or use our online form to request an appointment at Westchester TMJ & Sleep in Mohegan Lake, NY.
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