Dentistry in Los Alamitos, CA

General & Preventive Dentistry

• Athletic Mouthguard
• Checkups
• Children's Dentistry
• Dental Sealants
• Fluoride Supplements
• Laser Periodontal Therapy™ (LANAP)
• Nightguards for Bruxism
• Professional Hygiene
• Snoring & Sleep Apnea Treatment
• TMJ Therapy

TMJ Disorder

Managing Stress to Help Your Jaw Rest
TMJ disorder or TMD refers to the misalignment of Temporomandibular joints. These small, triangular joints allow for comfortable chewing and speech. Highly sensitive to stress and tension, these joints often become misaligned, causing headaches, facial pain, jaw popping, and other symptoms. Los Alamitos Dental offers relief from TMD with TMJ therapy.

Many patients suffer with chronic headaches and migraines for years, unaware that their dentist can provide a simple, effective solution. When you come in for your appointment, we will check your mouth, teeth, and jaw for signs of TMJ disorder. Symptoms of TMJ disorder include but are not limited to:

• Headaches, migraines, or facial pain
• Teeth grinding (bruxism)
• Jaw clicking, popping, or "locked jaw"
• Unexplained tooth wear
• Unexplained neck, back, or shoulder pain

If you suffer from any of these symptoms, our dentist may recommend a custom mouthguard. Wear the mouthguard while you sleep to ease jaw tension and encourage joint realignment. Other TMJ therapies include tooth reshaping and relaxation exercises. Many patients experience relief after just three months of treatment!

Call today to reserve your TMJ assessment with Dr. Prins, Dr. Wallace, Dr. Zell, or Dr. Winer. We offer extended office hours, as well as Saturday appointments. Los Alamitos, Long Beach, Cypress, Seal Beach, and Garden Grove patients have trusted Los Alamitos Dental Care since 1976.