In Acosta Dental Clinic We are specialists in the treatment of TMJ disorders in Vélez-Málaga, addressing temporomandibular joint problems that cause pain and limit mouth opening. Through accurate diagnoses and conservative therapiesWe managed to restore balance to your chewing system.
Each treatment is tailored to your needs through the use of discharge splints, occlusal adjustments, or physiotherapy recommendationsThis allows us to reduce joint inflammation and avoid chronic discomfort in the head, neck, and ears.
Treat the TMJ disorders Time is key to restoring your quality of life and being able to chew painlessly, always relying on the experience and specialized monitoring of the Dr. Javier Acosta and his entire team.
Eliminates chronic pain
We drastically reduce discomfort in the jaw, face and neck so that you can regain your daily comfort and well-being without pain.
Regains normal mobility
We make it easier to open and close the mouth, eliminating joint blockages and the annoying feeling of rigidity when speaking or yawning.
Stop joint clicking
We treat the joint to reduce or avoid those annoying noises or «clicks» that occur when chewing food.
Improves masticatory function
We restore functional balance to your bite so you can enjoy all your meals again without limitations or discomfort.
Reduces dizziness and buzzing
We relieve the strong tension that affects the ear area, reducing possible vertigo, tinnitus and associated headaches.
The ATM is the temporomandibular joint that joins the jaw to the skull. It hurts when there are alterations in the articular disc, muscles or ligaments, generating inflammation and overload throughout the area.
The main signs are severe pain when chewingJoint clicking, difficulty opening the mouth completely, and discomfort radiating towards the neck, head, or ears.
Stress is a key triggering factor. It causes sustained muscle tension and is usually accompanied by tooth clenching (bruxism), which directly overloads the joint and aggravates the pain.
We performed a thorough clinical examination of mandibular mobility and facial muscles. Furthermore, we rely on 3D imaging technology to observe the exact state of the bone and the joint itself.
Treatment is usually conservative and personalized. It usually includes the use of custom discharge splints, physiotherapy guidelines, prescribed anti-inflammatory medication and bite adjustments if necessary.
In the vast majority of cases surgery is not necessary. With conservative dental treatments and stress control, a very significant improvement and durable for the patient.
If the joint problem is mainly caused by one poor dental alignment that forces the jaw, orthodontics may be the ideal solution for correct the bite and relieve joint tension.
We recommend applying humid heat in the area, perform gentle massages on the facial muscles, avoid very hard foods or chewing gum, and practice relaxation techniques to reduce daily tension.
