Can Invisalign Relieve TMJ Pain?

June 14, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — dr_dawoud @ 3:08 pm
woman with jaw pain who needs to fix TMJ with Invisalign in West Orange

Is your jaw constantly sore for seemingly no reason? Jaw pain usually doesn’t go away on its own, but when it becomes chronic, it’s important to visit your dentist to find out the root cause of your pain. They might tell you that your bite isn’t aligned in the way that it should be. Bite alignment issues are a common precursor to disorders of the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), which connect your jawbone to your skull. Without treatment, TMJ problems can worsen over time. Since Invisalign can realign unbalanced bites, you might be wondering: can your dentist alleviate your pain by fixing TMJ with Invisalign? Find out by reading more below!

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