TMJ/TMD Treatmentin Lafayette
Jaw clicking, soreness, or tension can compromise your comfort and keep you from chewing with natural ease. This pain often stems from TMJ/TMD, a jaw disorder that can be resolved with a variety of minimally invasive, tailored treatments. Find relief with solutions from your dentist today.
Why Should I Get TMJ/TMD Treatment?
TMJ/TMD treatment is the best way to restore your oral range of motion, eliminate your pain, and get you back to your day-to-day routine. The pain and discomfort of TMJ/TMD can be extreme, and it can stop you from eating your favorite foods, chewing normally, or even speaking without pain and discomfort. Jaw issues like TMJ/TMD won’t get better on their own, and may even get worse over time. If you’re having jaw pain, that’s not normal. Contact us for a consultation right away. We’ll get to the bottom of the problem, give you a diagnosis, and provide the care you need for a healthy, functional, pain-free jaw.
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The Benefits of TMJ/TMD Treatment
Alleviates Jaw Pain
By addressing the root cause of imbalance in the bite, neuromuscular Invisalign® therapy can significantly reduce stress on the jaw joints—offering lasting relief from pain and tension.
Improves Bite Alignment
Invisalign doesn’t just straighten teeth for cosmetic reasons—it repositions the bite into a more functional, harmonious alignment, helping minimize the strain placed on the temporomandibular joints.
Reduces Headaches & Muscle Fatigue
When paired with advanced diagnostics and tools like TENS therapy and occlusal adjustments, Invisalign-based treatment plans can relieve chronic headaches, facial tension, and muscle fatigue—without relying on medication.
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The TMJ/TMD Treatment Process
Comprehensive Consultation & Digital Evaluation
Your journey begins with an in-depth consultation, where our doctors will assess your symptoms, medical history, and bite dynamics. Using advanced diagnostic technology such as the T-Scan® digital occlusal analyzer, we can precisely identify the areas of imbalance contributing to your TMJ symptoms.
Personalized Treatment Planning
Based on your results, we create a tailored treatment plan designed to restore balance and function. This may include Invisalign® for neuromuscular alignment, occlusal adjustments, and TENS therapy—a gentle, non-invasive method for relieving muscle tension and pain.
Targeted, Long-Term Relief
As your treatment progresses, you’ll begin to experience a noticeable reduction in jaw pain, headaches, and bite discomfort. Because we’re treating the underlying cause—not just masking symptoms—you can expect long-term improvement and restored comfort in daily activities like chewing, speaking, and smiling.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
While Invisalign is widely known for straightening teeth, it can also play a critical role in treating TMJ disorder—particularly when symptoms are linked to a misaligned bite. When the teeth don’t come together properly, this imbalance can place excessive strain on the jaw joints and surrounding muscles. Over time, this tension may lead to pain, stiffness, clicking, headaches, and other TMJ-related symptoms.
At Allure Dental, our doctors use neuromuscular Invisalign® to help guide your bite into a more balanced, functional position. Through careful digital planning and monitoring, Invisalign aligners are designed not just to improve appearance, but to reduce joint stress and allow the muscles to relax. This approach addresses the root cause of dysfunction rather than just managing symptoms—resulting in more sustainable, long-term relief.
Accurate diagnosis is key to successful TMJ treatment. At Allure Dental, we use a combination of advanced diagnostics and clinical expertise to identify the true source of your symptoms. One of our most powerful tools is the T-Scan® digital occlusal analysis system, which maps out how your teeth come together and highlights any imbalances in bite pressure. This allows us to pinpoint even subtle irregularities that may be placing unnecessary stress on your TMJ.
We also incorporate TENS therapy (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), a non-invasive method that uses gentle electrical pulses to relax the jaw muscles and improve blood flow. By combining high-tech analysis with hands-on evaluation, we create a treatment plan that’s both precise and personalized—giving you the best chance at meaningful, lasting relief.
TMJ treatment timelines vary depending on the severity of your bite imbalance and the complexity of your case. However, many patients begin to experience relief from symptoms such as jaw soreness, tension headaches, or clicking within the first few months of starting neuromuscular Invisalign® therapy. Treatment typically lasts anywhere from 12 to 18 months, depending on your unique bite and alignment goals.
Because our approach is built around precision and customization, the results are both functional and aesthetic. You can expect improved jaw comfort, reduced muscle tension, fewer headaches, and a more harmonious bite overall—all while achieving a straighter, more confident smile. Our doctors will guide you through every phase of treatment and monitor your progress closely to ensure your outcome is stable, comfortable, and long-lasting.
