Jaw Pain During Pregnancy
Experiencing TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) discomfort during and after pregnancy is common for many expecting mothers. Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari is a TMJ and Oral Facial Pain specialist with an office on Park Ave in Manhattan, offers specialized treatments to support women dealing with TMJ issues during and after pregnancy.
Pregnancy-related hormonal changes, increased stress, altered posture, and disrupted sleep patterns are just some of the many lifestyle changes that often exacerbate TMJ symptoms in expecting mothers. Dr. Bakhtiari provides a range of treatments targeted at addressing TMJ concerns in expecting and postpartum mothers.
Some of the common TMJ symptoms experienced by women is jaw-locking in the morning, limited range of motion in the jaw, and pain while eating, however there are a wide range of symptoms related to TMJ disorder experienced by pregnant women.
Our treatments include
• Oral appliance therapy (comfortable and custom bite guards, nightguards, splints)
• Therapeutic injections (such as trigger point muscle injections, nerve blocks, and botox®), PRP
• Steroid injections jaw joint (TMJ) and associated tendons
• Compounded Topical Pain Medications and mouth rinses
• Jaw stretching exercises and physical therapy modalities
• Therapeutic injections (such as trigger point muscle injections, nerve blocks, and botox®), PRP
• Steroid injections jaw joint (TMJ) and associated tendons
• Compounded Topical Pain Medications and mouth rinses
• Jaw stretching exercises and physical therapy modalities
Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari’s specialized treatments aim to address TMJ issues during and after pregnancy, providing relief and improving the quality of life for expecting and postpartum mothers. Treat pregnancy TMJ with someone who is compassionate and caring of your needs during this exciting time.