Laser Jaw Pain Treatment

What are the possible reasons for jaw pain?

Usually, jaw pain is concerned with dental problems. Here is a list of probable causes of the pain and inflammation in your jaw:

Wisdom Tooth:

As you grow into an adult, you will realize two things: wisdom teeth have nothing to do with wisdom and growing wisdom teeth can be a painful process. Now, let’s talk about the latter.

A growing wisdom tooth is painful on its own. On top of that, most people end up having an impacted wisdom tooth. Instead of growing outwards, an impacted tooth starts pushing into another tooth. Consequently, you will have pain in your mouth. If it goes untreated, it can infect the teeth as well as the jaw.

Bruxism:

You must have heard about people who grind and clench their teeth during sleep but you didn’t know the exact term for the condition. Well, now you know, it’s Bruxism. It sounds normal but untreated bruxism can be extremely painful. It can give you a locked jaw or even a headache.

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder:

TMJ is a connecting joint between your skull and your lower jaw. Factors like arthritis, injury, genetics, and bruxism can lead to pain in the cartilage on TMJ. It can restrict the movement of your jaw and cause inflammation.

Peri-implantitis:

After getting dental implants, you should maintain proper hygiene and regular maintenance of your implants. If you are not careful, peri-implantitis can loosen up your implants.

Arthritis:

Any degenerative joint condition can affect your TMJ, causing pain and inflammation. You can avoid such conditions from growing or occurring altogether by regular dental checkups.

How does Laser Treatment work?

During laser therapy, your jaw is exposed to a nearly infrared concentrated red light. Now, there is a series of events that eventually lead to pain relief and recovery:

• Near-infrared rays absorbed by different tissues target the mitochondria of the cells.
• The near-infrared waves increase the cellular energy in the mitochondria by synthesizing a cellular energy molecule called adenosine triphosphate (ATP).
• It further increases the production of white blood cells that reduces inflammation.
• It reduces a pain-triggering chemical called bradykinin.
• It also boosts the production of collagen which helps in healing and recovery.

Laser therapy can equally benefit every part of the body including the jaw.

What is the Procedure of Laser Jaw Pain Treatment in Dubai?

It is a simple treatment that doesn’t include any complex steps. You won’t feel anything except for a little heat during the treatment.
During the treatment, your dentist or the technician will hold the laser-emitting handpiece against your skin. In the case of jaw treatment, it is held at your mouth or jaw. You will not feel any pressure as it doesn’t require any extra force to absorb the rays in your tissues. Few minutes of laser exposure is enough to complete the treatment. The handpiece should not be placed for more than 20 minutes.

Laser therapy is not painful. You don’t have to keep your mouth open for hours, no oral medications, and no extreme pain. You are getting a pain-free jaw movement without enduring pain. That’s a win-win.