Family, General and Cosmetic Dentists, Raleigh, NC | Wiggs Family Dentistry
7509 Six Forks Road
Suite 201
Raleigh NC 27615
919-847-5955
  • About
    • About The Practice
    • Dr. Matthew J. Wiggs D.M.D
    • Our Team
  • Dental Services
    • General Dentistry Services
    • Cosmetic Dentistry
    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Dentures and Implants
    • Sedation
    • Oral Surgery
  • Dental Problems
    • Overview of Dental Problems
    • Clenching and Grinding
    • Cavities
    • Root Canals
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CLENCHING, GRINDING, AND TMJ DISORDERS

Dentists frequently refer to a group of problems related to the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD). Symptoms include, but are not limited to:

1. Jaw joint pain in the ear area
    
2. Noises that sound like a pop, click, or grinding in the joint or ringing in the ears

3. Tense or painful muscles in the face, neck and head areas

4. Unusual and heavy wear pattern

5. Inability to open wide

Our treatment varies from noninvasive counseling, referral to physical therapy, and making of bite-guard appliances to more advanced bite analysis and treatment. As with all dental problems, early and accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment plans are most important for successful management.  Our years of experience have allowed us to have a very high success rate in this complex area of dentistry.

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