The TMJD treatment procedure is broken into three steps. First, Dr. Fleming will seek to relieve your pain and symptoms over the short-term. Then he will stabilize your bite to prevent further damage to the TMJ’s and your teeth. Finally, he uses long-term treatment options to permanently correct your bite. He may use some combination of the following:
- Coronoplasty – this process reshapes your tooth enamel to help slightly misaligned teeth fit better.
- Removable overlays – permanent orthotics that fit over your teeth to maintain bite alignment.
- Reconstruction – In this procedure, porcelain crowns are placed on teeth to make them higher and better-fitted to provide structural support for the jaw.
- Orthodontics – If your teeth are healthy, this may be recommended to move them into the correct position.