TMJ Disorder Treatment
The New York Center for Orthognathic & Maxillofacial Surgery offers TMJ treatment in Lake Success, West Islip, & Midtown NYC. Call 212-308-9200 to make an appointment.
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is similar to a sliding hinge that connects your jawbone to your skull. TMJ disorders can cause pain in the jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.
To treat TMJ disorders, first the cause has to be identified. In less severe cases TMJ disorders can be treated with self-managed care (eating soft foods, using ice packs, avoiding extreme jaw movement) or nonsurgical treatments (anti-inflammatory medications, BOTOX® injections, stabilization splints). TMJ disorders are most often caused by muscle spasms but, in some cases, require very specialized treatment.
NYCOMS has 3 convenient locations in NYC, West Islip and Lake Success. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Extra-Articular Problem
Conservation Management:
- Warm Compresses
- Nightguard Therapy
- Physical Therapy/Jaw Exercises
- Muscle Relaxants/Anti-Inflammatory Medications
- BOTOX® Injections into Surrounding Musculature
Intra-Articular Problem
Minimally Invasive Solutions:
- Steroid Injections
- Arthrocentesis