TMJ Treatment & Precision T‑Scan St. Albert

Q: How does this help with TMJ pain and grinding?

By balancing your bite with T‑Scan we reduce extra forces on certain teeth, easing jaw muscle tension and consequently other symptoms like headaches.

Q: How often should I have a T‑Scan during TMJ treatment?

We start with one or two sessions of T‑Scan and bite adjustments, then follow up with scans to monitor balance over time, ensuring long-term TMJ relief.

Temporomandibular joint disorder & T‑Scan FAQ at Family Dental, St. Albert

1. What is TMJ (TMD)?

Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) occurs when the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or jaw joint and masticatory muscles become painful or misaligned. Patients often feel jaw pain, headaches, ear discomfort, and limited mouth opening.

2. What is the T‑Scan, and why does Family Dental use it?

T‑Scan is a digital bite analysis tool. You bite on a thin sensor and the software shows how much force each tooth gets and when. It helps us detect and fix bite imbalances with precision.

3. How does the T‑Scan help diagnose and treat TMJ?

The T‑Scan reveals uneven bite pressures and timing issues. By identifying problem areas, we can make targeted adjustments to balance your bite and relieve joint strain.

4. What causes TMD, and how can T‑Scan help?

TMD may come from grinding, clenching, misaligned teeth, misaligned of spinal vertebras or stress. T‑Scan identifies teeth under excessive pressure so we can reduce the presure and ease your TMJ symptoms.

5. What happens during a T‑Scan appointment?

The sensor is set to your specific bite force and after you bite on the sensor and execute difrent movements, the T‑Scan generates a dynamic map of your bite forces. This guid us to make precise, painless adjustments.

6. How does this help with TMJ pain and grinding?

By balancing your bite with T‑Scan we reduces extra forces on certain teeth, easing jaw muscle tension, and consicuantly other symtoms like headaches.

7. Is T‑Scan safe and accurate?

Yes. T‑Scan has been used for over 35 years and is more precise than paper bite methods. It's painless and gives objective data to guide your treatment.

8. Will I need X‑rays or MRI after a T‑Scan?

Not always. T‑Scan focuses on bite imbalance. If deeper issues are suspected, we may recommend further imaging like MRI or CBCT, but T‑Scan is often the first step.

9. How often should I have a T‑Scan during TMJ treatment?

We start with one or two sesions of T-scan and adjustments of your bite, then follow up with scans to monitor balance over time, ensuring long-term TMJ relief.

At Family Dental in St. Albert, our digital T‑Scan bite analysis gives precise insight into your bite, helping us target TMJ pain at the source.