SPG Blocks for TMJ Pain
Because of the nature of the nerve that runs through the temporomandibular joint, TMD pain can manifest in a number of places aside from the jaw. While minor TMJ discomfort generally goes away without any treatment, there are instances where the pain can be constant and intolerable. Get treatment with a sphenopalatine ganglion block for fast, lasting relief from facial and head pain.
Administering the SPG Block
While the root cause of TMJ pain is in the nerve that runs through the temporomandibular joint, that pain can manifest in other parts of the body in different forms:
- Facial pain in the forehead, mouth, cheeks and eyes
- Earaches
- Neck and upper back
Originally developed to treat migraines, the SPG block has a range of other applications to help those experiencing pain related to TMJ disorder. A thin applicator is inserted into each nostril to administer anesthetic directly to the nerve upstream of the TMJ nerve. The result: fast relief from referred pain due to the TMJ nerve.
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Quick results
The SPG block acts quickly to provide pain relief upstream of the source of TMJ-related pain. The effects are generally felt very soon after treatment is administered. -
No injections required
The medication is applied intranasally. There may be some brief discomfort, but no injections are needed for the treatment. -
Outpatient basis
The treatment is nonsurgical and noninvasive, and generally takes about as long as a routine dental cleaning.
Contact Us Today
If TMJ pain has you down, contact Dr. Krish. Her clinic can administer an SPG block for fast pain relief.