Obviously, it is always sound advice to get on top of any oral health issues as soon as absolutely possible. Because the mouth is an area in which bacteria and infections can travel and grow so fast due to the perfect conditions of heat and moisture, it is almost always imperative to have any concerns addressed as quickly as possible. But there are a number of other reasons that early proactive behavior can be beneficial when facing dental or other health-related issues, one in particular simply being that you don’t give it time to become worse. In the case of TMD in particular, there are several reasons that coming in and speaking with our experts can make an incredible difference.

When you catch something like TMD early enough, you can many times have a much easier time dealing with it than someone who ignored it for a long time. Even something as simple as getting a mouthguard to help reduce grinding can be a tremendous help.

When you know exactly what you are facing, as well as the severity of it, it helps to relieve the anxiety and worry that accompany the unknown. And any dental professional, as well as any patient who suffers from this condition can tell you, anxiety and stress only make it worse.

So, don’t just let your TMD continue to worsen. Whether you just found out you have it, have been diagnosed for years, or even if you just want to set up an examination to see if you may have it, get in touch with our helpful clinic staff and they will direct you on how to get scheduled for an evaluation.