Could Invisalign Help Address TMJ Pain? Learn How from a Dentist

May 24, 2021

Filed under: Uncategorized — Dr. Benjamin Hornstein @ 7:04 pm
Man considering Invisalign in Beachwood for TMJ pain

Are you constantly dealing with jaw pain and not exactly sure why? When jaw pain becomes chronic, it’s important to get it examined by a dentist as it’s unlikely to go away on its own. This is especially the case if it’s determined that your bite is misaligned, which is a common precursor for developing conditions like TMJ disorder. This condition can easily worsen over time without dedicated treatment. Since Invisalign in Beachwood has been shown to specifically realign uneven bites, it begs the question: can Invisalign work to prevent TMJ-induced jaw pain?

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