TMJ treatment in Timonium
Jaw tenderness, facial pain and frequent headaches aren’t normal, and you don’t have to endure them—a thorough TMJ evaluation is the first step toward chewing, speaking and smiling comfortably again.
years
Timonium, MD
TMJ and TMD treatment in Timonium
7 treatment options
From splints and bite analysis to CT imaging.
A full evaluation before treatment
Your problems and concerns are assessed before any treatment begins.
Therapy, not a quick fix
Careful management for your needs, as TMD usually develops over time.
Every dental service in Timonium, all in one place.
TMJ treatment is one part of a full-service practice, and every one of these dental services is available in the same Timonium office.
TMJ treatment, step by step
Here’s how jaw and facial pain are evaluated and treated at the practice.
A thorough evaluation
Dr. Haywood starts with a full evaluation of your problems and concerns. Assessing your jaw joint health is an essential part of the practice’s thorough restorative approach, and it always comes before treatment.
Bite analysis and imaging
Depending on your symptoms, bite analysis with jaw recordings, sleep analysis, CT imaging of the joint itself and Doppler sounding for joint abnormalities help show what is behind your pain.
Therapy managed over time
Treatment may include deprogramming splints, occlusal orthotics or appliances and occlusal equilibration. Because TMD usually develops over a long period, care is managed carefully to your individual needs.
Patients in Timonium and Towson. In their words.
4.7 stars from 147 Google reviews · Dr. Steven W. Haywood, DDS: 35+ years in practice, Fellow of the ICOI, member of the AACD
“My teeth never had decay, yet I broke off virtually every one of them with my grinding habit… After setting my bite in the right position, Dr. Haywood created a new set of teeth for me.”—Pastor Lutz
“My anxiety was put to rest in one visit… Now I actually get compliments on my teeth and I enjoy smiling more than ever.”—T.S.
“Received excellent care. Always detailed the work to be done and the cost. Friendly staff. Highly recommend.”—Dan
“I traveled to Dr. Haywood because I didn’t feel a regular dentist could handle my case… I’ve been thrilled with my new smile.”—John Palmer
“Happy I found a true dentist that appreciates a biological approach to dental care. Very informative, and the entire staff were super friendly and helpful with me as a new patient.”—N. S.
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Tenderness in the jaw, chronic facial pain, frequent head or neck aches and dento-facial migraine headaches can all point to temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) or a dentofacial pain dysfunction. These aren’t normal and you don’t have to endure them; a thorough evaluation can find out what is behind them.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the foundation of your chewing mechanism and makes up the lower third of your face. Without proper joint health and function, nothing else functions properly, which is why assessing it is part of a thorough restorative approach to dental care.
Causes range from injury to anatomical irregularities in the joint itself and in the chewing surfaces of the teeth. Grinding and clenching also place excessive force on your teeth, wearing the enamel away and introducing small cracks.
Treatment is tailored to you and may include occlusal equilibration, deprogramming splints, bite analysis (jaw recordings), occlusal orthotics or appliances, sleep analysis, imaging of the joint by CT scan, and Doppler sounding for joint abnormalities.
There are several approaches, including neuromuscular dentistry and older, established approaches that center the jaw joint in a position called “CR.” There is no clear consensus in the profession on which is perfect, so a full evaluation of your problems and concerns comes before any treatment.
Treating a TMJ disorder is more of a therapy than a quick fix, because the condition has usually developed over a long period. It requires careful management specific to your individual needs, with the goal of letting you chew, eat, speak, smile, laugh and sing without discomfort.
Yes. Uncontrolled grinding destroys comfort, health and appearance as we age, and grinding and clenching can wear enamel and crack teeth. Custom bite guards are comfortable, clear and made specifically for you to help control tooth wear.
A jaw that locks open or closed, or sudden acute TMJ pain, can need emergency treatment, so call the office. Medications and emergency NTI splints are often used for acute TMJ pain, and a locked jaw can be fixed nearly all the time. Contact the office.
The practice uses a Green CT scanner, which creates high-quality, accurate images to aid diagnosis while emitting a much lower dose of radiation than less eco-friendly scanners. See our dental technology.
108 W Timonium Rd, Ste 200, Timonium, MD 21093, serving Timonium, Towson, Pikesville, Baltimore and the surrounding communities. The practice is out of network with insurance companies: you pay at the time of service, and the office files the paperwork on your behalf for maximum reimbursement. HSA and flex plans are welcome, and financing is available through CareCredit and Cherry. See financing options.