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TMJ Treatment in Bakersfield

Pain in your jaw might not feel like a serious condition right away. But when a misaligned bite creates chronic jaw pain the resulting symptoms can include dizziness, back pain, neck pain and even chronic headaches and earaches. Even with a visit to the doctor the answer might not be clear. Pain in your jaw joint (TMJ) is also known as a the chronic condition temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD. Without orthodontic help this condition can remain chronic or worsen over time. If jaw pain or chronic headaches are disrupting your daily life give us a call at 661-832-1877 to schedule a consultation and find simple pain relief.

TMJ Specialist: Riar Dental Arts

Pain and compromised movement of the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles.

The temporomandibular joint or TMJ acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. Dysfunction can lead to pain and discomfort.

Jaw pain, difficulty chewing, and clicking and locking of the jaw joint are some of the symptoms. Clenching and grinding of teeth during sleep can also be symptoms.

Common treatments include medications, bite guards, and physical therapy. With the right dental specialist, you can experience permanent relief after treatment.

Treating Jaw Pain and TMJ with Doctor Riar

PAINLESS PROCEDURES FOR A COMFORTABLE BITE AND IMPROVED LIFESTYLE

Millions of Americans suffer from the painful symptoms of TMD without a proper diagnosis by a physician. At Riar Dental Arts, however, our staff is specially trained in looking for and treating signs of TMJ pain or TMD. Using the best dental technology methods our team can help each patient find gentle and comfortable treatments for pain-free living and easier eating, smiling and laughing again.

Painful to Painfree

MODERN NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY

TMJ pain is much simpler to treat under the professional care of a dentist, who may administer tools such as sonography, electromyography (EMG), jaw tracking and TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation). When used together these gentle orthodontic treatments track the positioning of the jaw to discover its proper placement and feel. Other orthodontic treatments such as a customized dental splint or bite guard can help reposition the teeth and train your bite to form back to a place of comfort.

A PROMISE FROM Dr. Riar

“Patient-centric Community”
“As a Bakersfield native, I consider it a great privilege to be able to come home and care for the oral health of all my friends, family and neighbors. Growing up in a tight-knit community like Bakersfield has taught me the importance of quality care and a friendly demeanor. I work diligently to make sure that I uphold the values and ethics instilled in me by all my teachers from Sing Lum Elementary, Lakeside Middle, and Stockdale High School to provide dentistry that is gentle and builds pleasant long-lasting relationships.”