TMJ/TMD treatment is primarily focused at treating the relationships of the upper and lower teeth, and of the teeth to the TM joints and their supporting ligaments and associated muscles.


Primary goals of treatment:
                 1) Relieve muscle spasm and pain
                 2) Stabilize the bite with the use of neuromuscular oral appliance


Used in conjunction with the appliance, the following methods may also be used for treatment:
                Physical therapy
                Airway management
                Hot/cold packs
                Chiropractic
                Nutritional counseling
                Limitation of jaw movements (opening too widely, etc.)