Yonkers NY dentist
Do you grind your teeth when you sleep? This is a typical symptom of the jaw condition known as TMJ disorder, which our
Yonkers NY dentist can diagnose and treat. Here at Van Cortlandt Dental, we can address teeth grinding, which often occurs when you have TMJ disorder, with our custom-made night guards.
If you're like most people, you take your jaw function for granted, in that you don't give much consideration to how important it is to your ability to speak, laugh, and chew. As your jaws move up and down, as well as from side to side, there is a lot going on behind the scenes. And it problems arise, you can find yourself suffering with symptoms that include pain, clicking sounds, and teeth grinding, among others. The TMJ is the shortened version of saying temperomandibular joint. It connects your lower jaw to the temporal bone in your skull, and it is integral to how your jaw works. TMJ disorder can develop due to an injury or an accident, or it can be an effect of arthritis, or an indication of disk erosion. Women are more at risk for it than men, and the most common age range for everyone is from 20 to 40. But male or female, young or old, TMJ disorder remains a possibility. If you have teeth grinding, find chewing uncomfortable, jaw tenderness, or discomfort in your jaw, face, neck, or in the general facial area, you should come in to see our Yonkers NY dentist. Night guards are safe, simple to use, and effective in mitigating teeth grinding that is the result of TMJ disorder.
Our
Yonkers NY dentist is an expert not just with teeth and gums, but with many issues that affect your mouth and face, which most definitely includes your jaws. Schedule an examination at our office. Call us today.
