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Dear Patients:

We hope this message finds all of you well. Sadly, but for the benefit and welfare of our community, we must adhere to the North Carolina Stay at Home Order through April 30th to limit the unintentional spread of Covid-19. Preston Dental Center will be closed for all elective and routine treatment during this time. However, should an emergency arise, we will be here for you. If you have a dental emergency during this time, please call our office at 919-460-0963, and carefully follow the instructions to contact us for emergency care.

It is our hope that this period of home isolation will come to an end as quickly as possible. When it does, our team will be committed to getting each patient who missed their treatment back on track as quickly as we can.

Again, we appreciate your confidence and trust in us. Stay healthy, keep your spirits up and we’ll see you as soon as we come back to work.

Drs. Greg and Lisa Mayes and Dr. Ike Edwards

Relieve Jaw Pain With Cary TMJ Treatment

Since your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) connect your jaw to your skull, you use them for eating, speaking, yawning, and many more activities. Given this, it’s not surprising they can become irritated. This can result in a TMJ disorder, which causes jaw pain and many other uncomfortable symptoms. Fortunately, our dentists can help you with TMJ treatment in Cary.

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Pain Relief for Your Jaw and Teeth

Chronic jaw pain from the TMJ joint is a problem because it can be very uncomfortable. They can't open very wide, or when they do chew, it hurts or makes noises. Treating the TMJ will relieve a lot of that discomfort that they're having. It can also lead to muscle pain, headaches, keeping them awake at night. So a lot of people do have problems with the TMJ. But if you can relieve that, then they are much more comfortable and usually they are much happier, because they don't have to deal with that discomfort any longer.

Our treatment will:

  • Ease pressure on your jaw so it has a chance to heal
  • Keep you from clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth, two habits often linked to TMJ disorders
  • Stop TMJ symptoms such as headaches, facial pain, and earaches
  • Keep pain from spreading from your jaw and face to other areas
  • Make eating and similar activities comfortable again

If your jaw is bothering you, ask us about it at your next dental exam. If you’d rather not wait, call us today at 919-460-0963. If you’re a new patient, you’ll pay just $85 for an exam, including X-rays.

Ease Pressure on Your Jaw With a Mouthguard

The exact cause of TMJ dysfunction isn’t known. However, many of those who suffer with TMJ problems grind their teeth and/or clench their jaw, often in their sleep. During your exams, our dentists will look for evidence of a grinding habit, which can also damage your tooth enamel.

They may recommend a custom-made mouthguard that will:

  • Help you sleep better throughout the night
  • Let you wake up feeling rested and pain-free
  • Relieve pressure on your jaw so your TMJ can heal
  • Prevent dental sensitivity related to grinding
  • Stop damage caused by grinding, such as chipped and worn enamel

Don’t Ignore Symptoms of a TMJ Disorder

Chronic jaw pain is a definite sign you may have a TMJ disorder, especially if you also experience any of these other symptoms:

  • Jaw that becomes “locked” in place
  • Facial swelling and tenderness, especially around the jaw
  • Earaches or ringing in the ears
  • Frequent headaches

For TMJ treatment in Cary, call Preston Dental Center at 919-460-0963. Or request an appointment with our online form.

What Our Patients Are Saying

K. R. (Verified Patient) | Mar 10, 2020
5
Always fantastic care and great patient service.

Always fantastic care and great patient service.

A. O. (Verified Patient) | Feb 28, 2020
5
How many Doctors do you know, you can text directly and set up an appointment...
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How many Doctors do you know, you can text directly and set up an appointment for the next day? In 30 years of dental work in the US and Europe, that’s my first experience with Dr Greg! My front bridge was out during breakfast at my friends’ home in Wilmington. So much for smiles when saying good buy. ))) I texted to Dr Greg’s mobile number and received a response within an hour! Then his staff member called back and set an appointment for the following day! Tiffany, Dr Greg’s assistant was so professional and nice, that my bridge was back in place in under 15 minutes! My typical experience across many states and countries - Doctors would provide many reasons why old bridges cannot be fixed and Must be replaced. Dr Greg makes it So easy, Everything looks like it was before! Now, I am so impressed and the trust is high, I set up a follow up visit to establish a Long-term Plan!

J. C. (Verified Patient) | Feb 27, 2020
5
Great Dental Office. Dry informative and always have the patients best interest in mind. Highly...
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Great Dental Office. Dry informative and always have the patients best interest in mind. Highly recommend them!

T. S. (Verified Patient) | Feb 19, 2020
5
Grateful for the top notch dental care I have received at PDC for the past...
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Grateful for the top notch dental care I have received at PDC for the past 25+ years. Health teeth are important to me.

D. A. (Verified Patient) | Feb 13, 2020
5
Dr. Lisa and the staff were great when I had an emergency and I would...
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Dr. Lisa and the staff were great when I had an emergency and I would highly recommend Prestob Dental!!

Common Questions About TMJ Treatment

Yes. During your TMJ consultation appointment, we can go over your options in greater detail. But one of our most effective solutions is a custom-designed mouthguard that a patient can wear at night to prevent the underlying problem of teeth grinding. Our TMJ therapy options are all non-invasive.

No, not around here, at least. The problem in your temporomandibular joints can be painful, but the treatment is not. However, it is best to address the issue before your TMJ pain adversely impacts your ears, neck, and other areas of your head. For most patients, we can create a custom mouthguard to eliminate or reduce the teeth grinding that often contributes to ongoing TMJ-related troubles.

TMJ/TMD issues can be disruptive to a person’s life, especially as they cause painful pressure on your jaw that generates bigger problems elsewhere. Our safe and effective TMJ treatments can reduce your jaw discomfort, save you from other aches, enable you to chew more effectively, and help you stop grinding your teeth, which is often a large part of the problem. We’d love to show you in person what we can do to help get you some relief.

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