40 Mass. Ave. ~ Lunenburg, Massachusetts 01462

Dentistry in Lunenburg, MA

General Dentistry

TMJ Treatment

Stress, teeth grinding, or other factors can lead to a misaligned bite, which may cause improper function of the jaw joints and TMJ dysfunction. Also know as temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD), TMJ disorder occurs when the temporomandibular joints, the small triangular joints that open and close your jaw, become out of sync. This imbalance strains the related muscles and irritates the affected nerves, causing unpleasant symptoms.

People with TMJ may suffer from:

  • Pain in the face, neck, and shoulders
  • Migraines
  • Clicking of the jaw
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Tingling in your extremities
  • Grinding or clenching of the teeth

If you think that TMJ has caused your discomfort, Dr. Gianino will evaluate your whole mouth to identify the problem. He will analyze your bite and determine the best therapy to relieve your symptoms. Non-surgical treatment of TMJ often involves oral appliances, strengthening exercise, hot and cold therapy, or over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications to alleviate your pain.

If you're ready for dentistry designed just for you, contact us today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Gianino. Our Lunenburg dental office serves patients from Fitchburg, Leominster, Townsend, and surrounding areas, and we look forward to serving you.