• Cosmetic Dentistry
  • General vs. Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Choosing a cosmetic dentist
  • What is the LVI Difference?
  • Characteristics of Award Winning Smiles
  • Cosmetic Procedures/
    Treatments
    • Smile Makeover
      • Questions About Smile Makeover
    • Porcelain Veneers
      • Question About Porcelain Veneers
      • The Dental Veneers Process
    • Full Mouth Restoration
      • Questions About Full Mouth Restoration
    • Tooth Whitening
      • Teeth Whitening Questions
      • Why Should A Dentist Whiten My Teeth?
    • Dental Implants
      • Questions About Dental Implants
      • Dental Implant Candidacy
      • Implants for Supporting Bridges
      • Advantages of Dental Implants
      • A Choice in Anesthesia for Your Dental Implant Surgery
    • Tooth Crowns
      • CEREC: One Day Crowns
      • Questions about Porcelain Crowns
    • Dental Bonding
    • Tooth-colored fillings
    • Porcelain fillings
    • Gum Recontouring
    • Invisalign®
  • Teeth and Aging
• Common Dental Problems
  • Why Do Teeth Darken?
  • Advanced Hygiene and Periotherapy
    • Velscope Oral Cancer Screening
  • Fixing Tooth Decay
• General Dentistry
  • Dental Hygiene Appointments
  • Dental Bridges
  • Dentures / Partials
    • Questions About Dentures
  • What's right for you? Partials vs. Implants
  • Periodontics
  • Preventative Dentistry
  • A Look Back at Dentistry's History
• TMJ / TMD
  • Causes of TMD/TMJ Associated Headaches
  • Neuromuscular Dentistry
  • Questions About Neuromuscular Dentistry
  • Why See a Neuromuscular Dentist?
  • TMJ Treatment Options
  • TMJ and Facial and Neck Pain
• Sleep Apnea
• Metal-Free Dental Practice
• Sedation Dentistry
  • Types of Dental Anesthesia

TMJ Treatment Options

Serving the Bernardsville and Morristown, New Jersey Areas

Your temporomandibular joint is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. TMD, or temporomandibular joint disorder, refers to any of several conditions that can affect the proper alignment of your joint, causing stress and misalignment. Left untreated, TMD can lead to pain in the jaw, face, neck, and back, and also result in seemingly unrelated issues such a postural problems.

Treating TMD

At Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernardsville, our experienced neuromuscular dentists offer a range of treatment options for TMD. After detecting the exact cause of your TMD with our technologically advanced K7 Evaluation System, we will work closely with you to help determine what treatment option will provide you with the most comfort while effectively realigning your jaw joint.

TMD mouthguards, also known as dental splints, are the most common treatment for TMD. Made out of soft, comfortable plastic, TMD mouthguards slip over your upper and lower teeth to reduce tension in your jaw. These mouthguards are custom created by our Bernardsville dentists to provide maximum comfort and optimal results.

Another popular option is orthodontics such as Invisalign®. With these treatment options, your teeth will gently be moved into their most effective bite position over a period of about one year. By moving your teeth into their correct position, the symptoms of TMD can often be entirely eliminated.

Your teeth can also be repositioned with a full mouth restoration. With a full mouth restoration, our dentists will combine oral appliances or orthodontic treatment with cosmetic services such as porcelain veneers, inlays and onlays, and porcelain crowns to assist in achieving optimal bite position.

How We Can Help

The method of TMD treatment that is best suited to meet your needs is determined on an individual basis. Our dentists have years of experience and training in providing patients relief from this condition. Working with your personal needs and the exact cause of your TMD, we can help relieve your pain, and ensure your comfort for years to come.

For more information, please see Questions about Neuromuscular Dentistry.

If you live in or around Bernardsville, New Jersey, and are suffering from TMD, please contact the experienced neuromuscular dentists at Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernardsville to schedule your TMJ treatment options consultation today.