TMJ Treatment / Teeth Grinding

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Avoid Dental Damage With TMJ Treatment in Houston

Your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) serve an important function for your body. They enable you to open your mouth to talk, laugh, or yawn. You also use them to eat your favorite foods. Unfortunately, if these joints become inflamed, your whole quality of life can change. If you have jaw pain, hear popping sounds when you chew, or struggle with tooth sensitivity, you may need TMJ treatment in Houston.

TMJ treatment provides relief from chronic pain while restoring your ability to comfortably bite and chew your favorite foods. You'll experience reduced muscle tension in your jaw, neck, and head, plus protection against damage from teeth grinding. This care promotes long-term oral health and helps preserve your natural smile.

Make an appointment at Paul Lee DDS. We're open as early as 7:30 a.m.

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Restore Comfort With Professional Treatment

TMJ disorders affect your jaw joint and surrounding muscles, causing pain that impacts your daily life. Professional treatment addresses the root cause of your discomfort and helps you return to pain-free living with confidence.

Protect Your Teeth

Shield your teeth from grinding damage while you sleep with custom-fitted protective nightguards for lasting results.

Stop Jaw Pain

Find lasting comfort with personalized TMJ treatment that targets jaw pain and restores easy movement daily.

Minimize Headaches

Reduce frequent headaches, facial discomfort, and clicking sounds with effective care designed for your specific needs.

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Experience Relief From Your TMJ Disorder

TMJ disorders can happen for a variety of reasons. An injury to your jaw, arthritis, bite alignment problems, teeth grinding or clenching, or stress can all result in this problem. Dr. Lee has invested in technology that can analyze your chewing ability using T-Scan equipment and joint vibration analysis (JVA). This technology assesses the vibrations created by joint fluid, bone, and cartilage.

If he finds that you would benefit from treatment, he may recommend:

  • Custom Bite Guard - One solution is a customized oral appliance. You wear this device while you sleep, the most common time people grind or clench their teeth. By relieving the pressure on your jaw, you allow it to heal. The guard is comfortable to wear, so you can easily incorporate it into your nightly routine.
  • Orthodontics - If your TMJ concern is related to a misaligned bite, we offer orthodontics to correct your teeth positioning. You will love discreet aligners for nearly invisible treatment that won't be obvious to others.

Call 713-574-1414 for an appointment if you think you may need TMJ treatment in Houston. You can also ​​request an appointment online.

Frequently Asked Questions About TMJ Treatment / Teeth Grinding

Does TMJ treatment work?
TMJ problems typically won't go away without treatment. TMJ pain is usually caused when the joints in your jaw become inflamed. This commonly occurs because of two habits that put your jaw under pressure: clenching and teeth grinding. We can make a custom mouthguard for you that will stop these behaviors so that your jaw can heal.
How long does TMJ treatment take?
There is no standard length for TMJ treatment. It depends on many factors, including the severity of your symptoms. Since a mouthguard not only relieves TMJ pain but also prevents damage to teeth caused by grinding, many patients make it a permanent addition to their bedtime routine.
Is TMJ causing my headaches?
It's possible, yes. Inflammation of the temporomandibular joints (TMJs) can lead to pain in the surrounding muscles of the head and neck, which can be misinterpreted as migraines. By wearing a mouthguard, you can alleviate the pain caused by TMJ inflammation and potentially experience relief from headaches.

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I have been coming to Dr. Lee's office since moving to Houston over 20 years ago, before Dr. Lee was there. He has since taken over the practice and I have seen many improvements! The care is excellent - he is professional, efficient and friendly. More importantly, his staff is just phenomenal... I have been coming to Dr. Lee's office since moving to Houston over 20 years ago, before Dr. Lee was there. He has since taken over the practice and I have seen many improvements! The care is excellent - he is professional, efficient and friendly. More importantly, his staff is just phenomenal - from Kelly at the front desk (she always remembers me!), to my hygienist, Elliana (very competent, friendly, and caring) to Jasmin who gets me checked out with a smile! Highly recommend this practice if you are looking for the best dentist in Houston!

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