🔧 Treatment Options & Procedures
There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Treatment depends on severity and cause:
1. 🧘♀️ Conservative (Non-surgical) Treatments
| Treatment | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Night guard (splint) | Prevents teeth grinding and relaxes jaw |
| Physical therapy | Relieves muscle tension, improves motion |
| Medications | NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, antidepressants (for chronic pain) |
| Stress management | Biofeedback, CBT, or counseling |
| Hot/cold compress | Reduces inflammation and pain |
| Botox injections | Relaxes overactive jaw muscles (short-term relief) |
2. 🛠️ Moderate/Advanced Treatments
| Treatment | When Used |
|---|---|
| Occlusal adjustment | For bite misalignment |
| Dental restorations | If missing or worn teeth are the cause |
| Orthodontics | To correct bite and jaw alignment |
| TMJ arthrocentesis | Minimally invasive joint flushing |
| TMJ arthroscopy/surgery | Rare; only for severe, non-responsive cases |
