TMD disorders may mimic the symptoms of other ailments-such as tumors, sinus infections and, on the surface, defy detection. Dentists have been working with TMD therapies for some years now. Once we identify the problem and the cause, treatment is often straightforward. Among possible remedies are muscle relaxants, minor reshaping of teeth, or mouth splints. Physical therapy, even simple massage, has been effective in pain control.
Surgery is rare.
The longer the diagnosis is postponed, the greater the joint and tissue damage - and the greater the pain. The only other alternative was gold and that was always too expensive for most folks. Now there is a new and economical way to restore teeth using tooth-colored resin fillings. The resin is made up of glass particles in a plastic matrix. This hardens the material and allows it to be shaped and polished for immediate use.