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TMJ/TMD Dentistry

Eastover TMJ Treatment

Eliminating Jaw Pain in Cotswold.

Are you experiencing symptoms like jaw pain, clicking of the jaw, neck pain, or severe headaches?

At Smile Moore Dental, we want to let you know that if you do have those symptoms, you do not need to feel hopeless or think you have to just “deal with it”.

Our highly-trained doctor and team are experienced in helping patients get out of pain and discomfort due to the symptoms mentioned above. Give us a call to see how we can get you to feel more like yourself again!

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What is TMJ/TMD?

What You Need to Know

TMD is short for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder.

It’s a condition that affects the jaw, neck, and surrounding joints. The TMJ connects your jaw to your skull and allows you to move your mouth and chew food with ease. Here’s what a healthy vs. unhealthy jaw joint looks like:

  • A healthy jaw joint enables a person to eat, yawn, and speak with little to no discomfort in the jaw region.
  • An unhealthy jaw joint can affect both the jaw and neck negatively giving many people unpleasant pain or discomfort in those areas.
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Symptoms of TMJ/ TMD

When you’re dealing with TMD in Cotswold, it can be hard to figure out what’s going on.

In essence, when you have TMD, the jaw joint can get irritated or damaged by things like grinding your teeth, clenching your jaw, or not having enough space in your mouth for all of your teeth. Some symptoms of TMJ/TMD include:

  • Jaw pain
  • Neck discomfort
  • Headaches
  • Clicking noises when you open or close your mouth
  • Trouble chewing
  • Problems speaking clearly

Treatment Options

Treating Your Jaw Pain

At our dental practice in Charlotte, we believe in Centric Relation Treatment for TMD. This includes:

  • Diagnostic Technology: We utilize de-programmers to verify muscles are relaxed and then record Centric Relation (CR).
  • Treatment Modality: Depending on the findings, we may decide to take a conservative comprehensive approach to your TMD including mouthguards.
  • Recommend: If you need further care, we may recommend you to a chiropractor or physical therapist.

Are you experiencing jaw pain in Cotswold?

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PATIENT REVIEWS

I’ve been seeing Dr. Moore since he took over the practice. He has filled cavities and it was as painless as it could be. The office staff and hygienists are top notch also. Always very friendly and welcoming. Since we are in the era of COVID, it was obvious they were taking all precautions and cleaning rooms before the next patient entered. I have total trust in this practice.

-Todd M.

I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Moore and the entire staff. He guided me to do Invisalign and veneers when I talked to him about the very large gap in my front teeth and other issues I had due to an incident with a baseball! Today I walked out with a great feeling. I can smile and no longer feel self conscious. The process took a little longer because Dr. Moore was not happy with the first veneers. He worked for hours trying to make it work but in the end he was not happy. He even told me that I probably would be fine with them but for the money he wanted it to be great. He didn’t have to do that but I’m glad he did! The result is truly amazing.

-Sherri W.

My dental insurance changed with a recent change in employment and this office came highly recommended. They were able to get me in within 2 weeks to match my busy schedule and the staff was professional and extremely inviting. They do a phenomenal job catering to the patients needs and the cleaning was very thorough.

-Jason H.

Love this dentist and staff. My semi-annual visits are usually no more than an hour, but I never feel rushed. The environment is comfortable and even entertaining with great music in the background and live stream nature videos to watch while they work on your teeth. Lastly, Dr. Moore sends inspirational email updates periodically, which is a very unique and welcome touch. I would definitely recommend this practice.

-Lauretta W.

Wonderful people. Kind, pleasant and attentive. Lisa always greets you with a smile. Dr. Moore and Pat are gentle and very good at what they do. Dr. Moore gives the most pain free shots in dental history and Pat makes your teeth shine while you listen to great music. And Shannon and Megan are right there at your elbow to help Dr. Moore and keep you comfortable. It’s a great team and an excellent experience.

-Kathryn

Everyone is great starting at the front desk all the way to Dr. Moore. I always feel well taken care of. The staff is personable, professional, and knowledgeable. He is able to do Invisalign which was so convenient not having to go to an orthodontist. I would absolutely recommend his practice!

-Caroline