Treatment of TMJ in Children

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ is a dysfunction of the mastication muscles and/or the joints that connect the jaw to the brain. They are not common among children but can show as they are growing older.

The three main things to know about the treatment of TMJ disorders are:

– There are non-invasive treatments that use special TMJ appliances fitted by a dentist.

– A dentist may refer your child to an orthodontist for specialist treatment

– In rare cases, surgery may be required

“Watch out for signs that your child is experiencing TMJ pain. They may complain that it hurts when they chew, speak, or yawn. Your child may even complain that the sides of their face hurt or that their teeth hurt.”

Read more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of TMJ disorders in this article https://yourdentalhealthresource.com/tmj-treatment-options-for-children/

Posted by adwords on 29th June 2018, under Miscellaneous

Dr. Kishanie Wijesinghe Little BDS

Dr. Kishanie Little is passionate about delivering excellent dentistry and dental restorations that are life-like and indistinguishable from natural teeth. She believes that restorations (fillings/crowns/veneers) should look beautiful – and that they should last. Dr. Little keeps abreast of new developments in restorative dentistry through post-graduate training.

Dr. Little is also an experienced Facial Aesthetistician, including Botulinum toxins (such as Botox) and Dermafillers. She appreciates how simple and subtle changes to smooth and relax muscles can “freshen” a face, to look younger.

In her personal time, she loves to cook, read, run, practice yoga and pilates, play a bad game of tennis and am now learning to play golf. She loves Art and Theatre and support the Tate Modern. She also enjoys writing and has a book in the works.