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If you have been diagnosed with malocclusion (a non-ideal bite), there are usually 3 options for your initial treatment: Please click on the links below to find out more about TMJ / TMD treatment options;
TMJ / TMD Treatment
After Orthotic Therapy, there are 3 options for treatment:
A. Continued Orthotic Therapy
Orthotic Therapy is a short-term correction of your bite, but it can be continued over a period of time. Each orthotic will last between 2 and 3 years.
B. Orthodontic Treatment
The best way to move your teeth into the correct position, for your ideal bite (currently achieved with the orthotic), is with orthodontic treatment. There are three different types of orthodontic treatment:-
- Fixed stainless-steel braces;
- Fixed ceramic braces; or
- Invisalign (invisible braces)
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