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Subject: Smiles of Punta will resume business May 11, 2020

We hope this email finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing at Smiles of Punta Gorda has remained the same: our constant commitment to your safety.

As you have surely seen during your visits to our office, infection control has always been a top priority for our practice. Our strict processes have consistently made the care you receive at Smiles of Punta Gorda both safe and comfortable.

Our office follows infection control recommendations made by the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We continue to closely monitor the recommendations of these agencies so that we are up-to-date on any new rulings or guidance that may be issued.

When it is time for your next appointment, you may see some changes along with our already strict infection control protocols. For example:

  • Our office will communicate with you ahead of your appointment to ask some screening questions. You’ll be asked those same questions again when you arrive at the office.
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We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice. To make an appointment, please call our office at 941-787-2223 or visit our website at www.smilesofpuntagorda.com.

Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends in the safest way possible.

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Jeremy Martin DMD,
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Home > Blog > When You Need TMJ Treatment | Smiles Of Punta Gorda | Punta Gorda, FL [Blog]

When You Need TMJ Treatment | Smiles Of Punta Gorda | Punta Gorda, FL [Blog]

March 1, 2019
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When you think of what dentists do, you tend to think about teeth. After all, it’s their job to keep your smile healthy! But these days, they do a lot more than just work on teeth. In fact, they can help you with your jaw joints.

You use these joints whenever you chew, talk, or open/close your mouth. In other words, they are very important to you! So when they get hurt and don’t work right, you could be facing some serious health problems such as lockjaw.

Call Dr. Martin today at 941-585-0424 and make an appointment to be checked for TMJ disorder. This is when your jaw joints cannot heal and start to complicate your wellness. Thankfully, a modern-trained dentist can treat this disorder and help get you back to how you should be.

Heal With These Treatments

TMJ disorder tends to hurt you in several ways.

  1. Bruxism (or Teeth Grinding): This is when you grind your teeth together without realizing it. This grinding often happens while you are asleep, which is part of why your TMJ cannot heal naturally — they are always being used. It also wears down your enamel, creating weak spots in your teeth.
  2. Pain When Chewing: As the muscles in your jaw joints get damaged, it can be painful to use them. That means chewing can cause you discomfort, especially with foods that are chewy or hard. Sometimes, the pain is bad enough that you don’t want to eat anything.
  3. Lockjaw: When the TMJ get seriously hurt, they can simply not work. This can leave you with your mouth stuck open or closed, and it takes a lot of effort to change that.
  4. Migraines: All that discomfort and damage can make your muscles tense. In turn, this leads to headaches and eventually strong migraines that are very painful and distracting.

That’s why you need TMJ treatment from Smiles of Punta Gorda. Something as simple as a custom mouthguard can adjust your jaw when you sleep, giving the muscles there time to rest and heal. This can help prevent bruxism, lockjaw, and more.

Check For Symptoms

How do you know if you have jaw joint problems? Here are some TMJ signs you should look for:

  • Tender jaw joints: When you have TMJ disorder, the muscles there cannot get the rest they need. That’s why they can be tender and cause some discomfort from time to time.
  • Popping or clicking noises: Your jaw joints can get swollen and sore, so when using them to chew or just open your mouth, you might hear some popping or clicking sounds as the muscles there struggle to work normally.
  • Jaw stiffness: It’s not like this problem makes you go from normal to lockjaw overnight. As those joints suffer, they start to get a bit stiff. You may have just a little difficulty in opening or closing your mouth.
  • Minor facial swelling: Swollen, tender muscles tend to swell up. If you have TMJ disorder, you might have some small swelling on one or both sides of your face.

Call us today at 941-585-0424 or use our online form to schedule your next visit. Even if you’re unsure if those symptoms apply to you, why risk serious problems when you can get a simple TMJ treatment right here in Punta Gorda, FL?

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My husband and I have been going to Dr. Martin for the past 20 years. The office runs like a well oiled machine. Everyone is so professional and caring! Mary always takes wonderful care of us. Thank you

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My denture cracked across the front. I called Smiles of Punta Gorda because of the good reviews.They said no problem, drop it off next morning and pick it up at 4pm. Wow! I went back at 4 and it was all fixed! I could not even tell where the crack was! Perfect job! The staff was very helpful and friendly. Also they are very Covid safe. I think we found our dentist.

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Very professional staff, clean and nice office, and great scheduling.

Very professional staff, clean and nice office, and great scheduling.

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