Dentists at Encino Esthetic Dental Group offer new treatments for patients with TMJ disorders

Oct 14 2014

The team of dentists at Encino Esthetic Dental Group are excited to announce that they now offer new treatments for patients that suffer from TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) disorders. A new appliance called the NTI is a night guard that covers only the front teeth to increase overall comfort when wearing.

"Patient compliance is at an all-time high with the introduction of the NTI device for treating TMJ," said Encino dentists Drs. Mastour and Sabbagh-Fard. "We strive to bring cutting-edge dental care options to people that suffer from the pain and inflammation associated with nightly jaw clenching and grinding."

TMJ disorders can be diagnosed through an evaluation of symptoms that include a clicking sound when chewing or speaking, swelling in the jaw area, stiffness in the neck, or waking up often with headaches. It can start out as a seemingly small problem, but will continue to get worse without a professional diagnosis and treatment by an Encino dentist.

The following issues can result from untreated TMJ:

• Tooth wear or breaking
• Chips and fractures in teeth
• Sensitivity to temperature
• An eventual need for corrective jaw surgery

"I have a major interest in high-tech dental care to give more suitable options to all of our patients. An alarming amount of patients come to our practice needing relief from jaw pain, headaches, or neck stiffness that other dentists were unable to cure," said Drs. Mastour and Sabbagh-Fard. "Once we are able to diagnose TMJ, the next step is to design a custom night guard to ultimately put an end to their symptoms."

Patient comfort and healthy teeth are the top priority of the specialists at the Encino Esthetic Dental Care Group. Wearing the NTI night guard as prescribed eliminates the chance of further damage and painful TMJ symptoms. Any patient that has suffered from the condition will be pleased to know that the Encino dentist practice can also take care of the damage caused in the time before treatment. This includes dental implants, veneers, bonding, and crowns to restore and strengthen damaged teeth. Time is a key factor for in the extent of damage a TMJ disorder can cause without proper treatment.