Are You Suffering From TMJ and Looking for Relief......?

If you have TMJ, a condition known medically as Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome, then you understand the pain that is associated with the condition.

Often caused by some sort of traumatic injury to the head, neck, or spine, the main factor behind the development of TMJ is the misalignment of the bones in the jaw joint. Patients who suffer from TMJ often experience a wide range of very painful symptoms. They also find, when searching for cures for TMJ, that they are fighting an uphill battle.

If you are suffering from TMJ, and looking for relief there are treatments available for TMJ like:

Medication. There are over-the-counter pain reliever, muscle relaxant medications and prescribed anti-inflammatory medications to help ease severe pains. But of course prolong use of medications will cause some side effects.

Therapy. To reduce pains, muscle tension and correct TMJ there are therapies performed like physical therapy, heat and cold therapy. Stress and anxiety management is also helpful for you to learn relaxation techniques.

Dental Treatment. Proper alignment of teeth through dental correction may help people suffering from TMJ. Your dentist may also recommend biteplate for the alignment of lower and upper jaws and to stop grinding teeth behavior.

 

Surgery. Surgery should be the last option if you are suffering from TMH. It should be given a lot of thinking after all options has been explored to correct TMJ. Arthroscopic surgery, open arthroplasty and total joint replacement are the surgeries performed if you are suffering from TMJ.

P S A Varadarajan Dental Clinic provides evaluation and treatment of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder.

 

 

The best Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic

                                              Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

 Oral and maxillofacial surgery is mainly is used to treat defects in head, neck, face, jaws  and the hard and soft tissues of the oral(mouth). Most of the countries around the world, it is recognized as a speciality of dentistry. The speciality here is based on facial dispropotion, head, temporomandibular joint disorders, teeth removal , pain of face, cysts, tumors of jaws and the diseases of oral mucosa. The services provided here where comprehened by the unique anatomical and surgical skills. The doctors who are in this field should take training for several years before they enter into medical board exams. This says that the surgeon is safe to practice.

oral and maxillofacial surgeons are well-prepared to:

  

·         manage diseases and to support about soft and hard tissues

·         plan and to evaluate the course of treatment

·         skilled in treating head and neck trauma and also about the injuries of  jaws, face, mouth and teeth

·         Carry out  corrective jaw surgery to make better the function and aspect of patients

·         Analyze and act towards facial pain

·         Analyze and treat oral cancer and other diseases in that region

·         Diagnose and surgically treat obscure sleep apnea

·         Carry out facial cosmetic procedures to increase the appearance of face.

Our  surgeons are specialists in  following procedures:

       •Teeth removal

       •Complicated tooth removal

       •Corrective jaw surgery

       •Orthodontics

       •Surgical management of facial and tmj pain

       •Facial trauma

       •Oral and maxillofacial pathology

       •Anesthesia

General care after microfacial surgery:

         

      •Keep away fingers and tongue from surgical areas

      •Use ice pack on surgical areas for first 48 hours

      •For mild discomfort  take Ibuprofen every three to four hours.

      •If there is severe pain , use the prescription that is preffered  to you

      •Drink  maximum of fluids

      • After  surgery, when you feel the muscle becomes thick, Use chewing gum .It is better for relaxation of          muscles

      •After 3 days , Apply warm heat  to the side of the face .It also helps to relax  the muscles.

      •For diet, We can use soft  foods that is to be chewed and  swallowed easily.

      •A certain  amount of  bleeding is expected  following surgery. It is controlled  by applying pressure  for          90 minutes over surgical area. 

      •If the bleeding occurs inside the mouth then it should be treated by applying moist  tea bag ,whether it is        firmly for one hour straight. If the bleeding still persists call our office.

       •After surgery, Do not smoke for  at least  five days.