Treatment

Our treatment philosophy is conservative and non-surgical for TMD, head, neck and facial pain.

The staff is a dedicated, high-tech team of professionals who serve patients in a timely, value-conscious manner and pampered environment.

Our office provides the latest in techniques for diagnosis and treatment of TMJ and CMD. If you suffer with headaches, dizziness, jaw fatigue, earaches, facial pain, difficulty in closing the teeth together, pain when chewing or neck and shoulder stiffness, it may be TMJ disorder. Pain complaints may involve the chewing muscles, the jaw joints, the jaw itself or even the teeth. Once a patient is properly diagnosed, we may use selected, various treatments such as:

• Custom orthotic (splint)
• Iontophoresis
• TENS (transcutaneous electrical stimulation)
• Spray & Stretch
• Trigger point injections
• Cold Laser
• Moist heat therapy
• Nutrition counseling or referral
• Ultrasound
• Energex (pulsed radiofrequency tissue stimulator)
• Specific jaw, head and neck exercises
• ALF (Advanced Lightwire Functional) Appliance

A custom fitted orthotic -- also know as a splint - is the most suggested form of treatment. The splint helps eliminate muscle spasm and pain which occurs with bite imbalance. It also stabilizes the TM joints. The purpose of the splint is to balance the bite so the teeth, muscles and joints all work in harmony -- without strain or pain.

Once the proper jaw position is established, patients may need orthodontics or reconstruction to maintain the proper positioning of the teeth. We have knowledge of orthodontics and reconstruction, if needed, and will direct the completion of this jaw position with your orthodontist or dentist. We can also offer referrals to other health professionals.