Florence, KY         Charles E Kenner DMD         Florence Family Dentist

Charles E Kenner DMD

7000 Houston Road Building 300 Suite 35 = Florence KY = 41042 = (859) 371-0183
 



Available TMJ disorder treatments
 

Proper diagnosis is critical to make sure you receive treatment for your particular condition.  At Charles E Kenner DMD we

will only recommend treatment after conducting a thorough health history, clinical exam, taking appropriate X-rays, and perhaps confirming the condition through other diagnostic tests.

At Charles E Kenner DMD we may prescribe a multiple-phase treatment plan.  Only minor corrective treatment may be needed.  Treatment may be simple or require more steps for alleviating the condition, depending on the degree of severity. Some of these treatments include:

 

= Taking a non-aspirin pain reliever or prescription medications such as muscle relaxants, analgesics, or anti-inflammatory drugs
= Eating soft foods
= Avoiding chewing gum
= Applying moist heat or ice
= Physical therapy
= Teaching relaxation techniques to control muscle tension
= Stress management training techniques
= Posture training
= Wearing bite plates to eliminate the harmful effects of clenching or grinding the teeth, and a better positioning of the jaws
= Adjusting the bite, known as "occlusal equilibration" involving removing interferences when the teeth touch
= Replacement of defective restorations that prevent the jaws from meeting properly
= Orthodontics, to put the teeth in proper position
= Surgery

 

In most cases we treat at Charles E Kenner DMD, the symptoms related to TMJ disorders can be successfully treated to reduce or eliminate your discomfort.  Postponement of treatment usually results in more damage to the joint, muscles, or teeth. 

For more information about how we can help you with TMJ problems, call us at (859) 371-0183, we will be happy to help you.

 

 

 


TMJ - Temporomandibular Disorders
In Florence Kentucky and the surrounding
Burlington - Hebron - Union - Walton KY areas.