TMD Treatment in Nashville, TN

TMD/TMJ Treatment in Nashville

Jaw pain can affect your ability to do everyday things – it’s time to get relief.

Temporomandibular joint disorder (also called TMD or TMJ disorder) is a dysfunction of the jaw joint and associated muscles and can cause significant pain, stiffness, and damage when left untreated.

If you’re suffering from TMJ disorder, we know you’re not able to experience life to the fullest, facing a variety of uncomfortable and even debilitating symptoms every day. You don’t have to live that way.

What exactly is TMD/TMJ disorder?

TMD refers to a dysfunction of the jaw joint, which is located just in front of the ear, and the associated muscles involved in opening and closing the jaws. The disorder is often related to trauma, incorrect alignment of the teeth, or destructive grinding habits. TMD can be a chronic degenerative disorder that will cause progressive destruction if left untreated.

What are the signs and symptoms of TMD / TMJ disorder?

1. Worn, broken, or chipped teeth
2. Sounds of clicking, popping, or grating when opening and closing
3. Pain of the jaw joint and/or muscles — this pain can range from infrequent to constant and debilitating
4. Limited opening of the mouth
5. Grinding of the teeth
6. Chronic headaches
7. Neck, shoulder, and/or back pain
8. Stiff or sore jaw muscles

How is TMD/TMJ disorder treated?

Every case is unique, and therefore treatment can range from simple bite correction to joint surgery. Our primary treatment goal is to relax the jaw muscles in order to determine if a true joint issue is present or not. Often symptoms can be reduced or eliminated by improving the functional alignment of the teeth, which can include: bite equilibration, replacing incorrectly aligned previous dental work, or orthodontics (braces).

This is often followed by creating a bite splint, usually worn at night, which is specifically designed for your needs and functions by protecting the teeth and allowing the jaw joint and muscles to relax.

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Nashville Restorative Dentistry

Dr. Ryan M. Jones, DDS, FAGD, near me

Dr. Ryan M. Jones

Ryan M. Jones, DDS, FAGD, focuses on delivering excellence in dental care and creating beautiful smiles, fighting disease and inflammation, using biocompatible materials, and educating patients about their scope of treatment options. He is an alumnus of Brentwood High School, the University of Tennessee (Knoxville), and the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry (Memphis). He is a graduate and mentor for the Kois Center in Seattle, a world-class post-graduate facility focusing on comprehensive patient care. He has taken the Pikos Institute (Tampa, FL) curriculum, which is focused on advanced surgical techniques. He’s also earned a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD) and is currently expanding his digital dentistry and Exocad knowledge in various courses.

Dr. Jones is also passionate about providing for the underserved and has taken part in many dentistry-related charity and community projects.

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Dr. Caleb M. Estes, DMD, FAGD near me

Dr. Caleb M. Estes

Caleb M. Estes, DMD, FAGD, is a dedicated professional with a strong academic background and extensive postdoctoral education. After graduating from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville and earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the SIU School of Dental Medicine, he has constantly pursued advanced training. He has earned a Fellowship with the Academy of General Dentistry and is a graduate of the prestigious Kois Center. Before joining Nashville Restorative Dentistry, he served in the US Army as a general dentist and a Captain, deploying alongside US and NATO forces to Afghanistan in 2015. He also completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program with the Army during this time.

Dr. Estes’ passion is to provide excellence in clinical dentistry and patient care while using the best restorative and preventative materials available. Accomplished in both surgical and restorative dentistry, he finds great fulfillment in transforming smiles and instilling confidence in his patients.

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