Chomp! Children’s Jaw Pain Ends Here
Get Their Bite Right With TMJ Treatment in Spring
Your teen keeps telling you their jaw hurts and they have headaches. The truth is children’s jaw pain isn’t a condition that should be overlooked or underestimated.
Many adolescents and older teenagers start to exhibit signs of issues with their temporomandibular joint or TMJ, leading to a condition called temporomandibular disorder or TMD — big words that can lead to bigger problems if left untreated.
Why does this condition affect so many teens? Common causes are bruxism (teeth grinding) and overall poor jaw positioning. Our TMJ treatment in Spring is safe, effective, and can save you money (and more headaches) later in life.
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Why TMJ is Troublesome for Teens
Place your fingers in front of your ears and open your mouth. Did you feel the way your lower jaw moved? That’s your TMJ. When teens are still developing, it can be common to have some mild pain or discomfort in this area. However, most people don’t even think about their TMJ if it’s functioning correctly. We’re willing to bet your teen is different. They do have discomfort in their jaw, face, and head. And it’s disrupting them at school and home.
What Are Some Common Symptoms?
Children’s jaw pain is often overlooked or misdiagnosed as another health condition, so the symptoms generally persist. But what are some of the common signs to look out for that might show your teen needs TMJ treatment in Spring? They can often include:
- Persistent jaw pain
- Facial pain
- Headaches
- Trouble opening mouth
- Painful chewing or biting
- Clicking or popping
- Jaw locking
If your child or teen is experiencing these issues, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Matthews & Dai Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics for a consultation and TMJ treatment in Spring.
Your TMJ Treatments and Solutions
Do you ever have one of those days when your teen won’t see eye to eye with you? They’re not listening and know it all. Here’s your chance to finally give them the right answer to help solve the mystery of their ongoing jaw pain or headache drama. Using advanced treatment techniques called centric relation and myofunctional therapy, we can create symmetry and harmony between the upper and lower teeth while also using physical therapy to address poor facial growth or improper teeth alignment. Myofunctional therapy can boost bad muscle function and correct it early in life, so it’s not a problem later in life. We partner with both chiropractors and myofunctional therapists for comprehensive TMJ treatment in Spring.
