Jaw and Tooth Pain

  • By Dana Price
  • •
  • 16 Jul, 2014
  • •

Dana Price Dental – How to Get Rid of Jaw Pain and Sore Teeth

Do you suffer from jaw pain, sore teeth, clenching, and other jaw-related problems? If so, our TMJ treatment can help you get better again. When your jaw joint and the muscles surrounding the jaw joint become inflamed, they can cause serious pain of which you might not know the source. With help from Dr. Price though, you can get relief and can start to feel better again. Here is a look at what we can do to help you get rid of jaw pain and sore teeth.

Home Care

For many patients, jaw pain relief can come from basic home care. We will tell you what to do at home to relieve the inflammation in your jaw joints and jaw joint muscles. You may need to adjust the way you eat, sleep, or care for your teeth to get rid of the pain. If home care does not work, we have several other options to help you.

Medication

Basic pain medication may be able to take care of most of your pain, but that will not necessarily fix your issues at the source. We can prescribe medications for your TMJ treatment to improve your condition and get rid of your pain at the same time.

Physical Therapy and Splint Therapy

Physical therapy isn't just reserved for legs, arms, and other external body parts. It can also help you relieve pain in your jaws. We will work out your jaw muscles to improve your pain and strengthen your jaw at the same time.

With splint therapy, we will create a splint for your jaw that will gradually correct your bite over time. This is similar to what some patients wear at night when they have braces. The results may take a while to fully form, but you should notice a difference in your pain level right away.

Dental Reshaping

In some cases, the shape of your teeth is the primary cause of your pain. You might need to have your teeth reshaped so they no longer cause issues with you bite. In rare instances, we may need to use surgery to fully correct the problem, but we will take other precautions before that has to happen.

Every TMJ case is a little different in the treatment it needs. Let us take a look at your jaw and bite pain to suggest a treatment plan for you.


If you are suffering from jaw or tooth pain and would like to find out about your options, give Dr. Price a call at (405) 848-6744. Or you may contact her online with our contact form.

10 Questions You Need to Ask Your Dentist

By Dana Price • October 23, 2018
Not all dentists are the same. And unfortunately, not all dentists have best practice and certification qualifications. Be sure to ask your dentist these questions.

Cosmetic Dentistry – How to Get Back Your Glowing Smile

By Dana Price • October 23, 2018
Cosmetic dentistry covers a wide range of options, from implants to bleaching to porcelain veneers. The type of procedure you need will depend on the current state of your teeth. If you have healthy teeth that you simply want to brighten, a basic bleaching procedure may be perfect for you. If your teeth are cramped, misshapen, chipped, or missing entirely, you may be better off with implants, veneers, partial dentures, or a similarly in-depth procedure.

Basic Dental Services You Need Every Year

By Dana Price • October 23, 2018
One of the main reasons people come to our dental office is because they need comprehensive care. Most of our office visitors just want the basic dental services you need every year. If you are in the same situation, you might want to learn about the preventative dental treatments you can use to keep your smile shining bright.

How Cosmetic Dentistry Affects Confidence

By Dana Price • October 23, 2018
Cosmetic dentistry is capable of much more than straightening or whitening teeth. It can improve your self-image just as much as it improves your smile. They are tired of being self-conscious about their smile. If you want to feel good about yourself when you walk into a room, a great smile could help you do just that.

How can a Bridge help my smile

By Dana Price • October 23, 2018
A dental bridge is a great alternative to implants that can fill in your smile without putting you through a form of oral surgery. Rather than having a tooth permanently inserted into your gums, you can get a bridge that covers a gap without any invasion.

Our customers say it best

By Dana Price • July 30, 2014
With the number of dentists Oklahoma City has to offer, it might be hard to find the perfect one for your needs. You can rely on what a dentist has to say about their practice, but that's doesn't tell the whole story. See what the actual clients have to say about a dentist before choosing.