Do you ever experience unexplainable jaw pain? Maybe headaches that just don’t seem to go away? Do you hear a clicking or popping sound in your jaw when you speak or eat? Worst of all, do you ever find your jaw locked or limited in movement? Don’t despair; even if other medical professionals haven’t been able to find the source of your pain, I just might be able to help. Here’s how:
The Culprit – The TMJ
The source of these symptoms could very well be your temporomandibular joint – or TMJ. When the jaw joint is misaligned and the surrounding muscle and tissue aren’t able to function properly, patients have a condition known as temporomandibular joint disorder – or TMD.
The Symptoms of TMD
TMD does not only cause the aforementioned pains; it can cause a host of other aches and concerns that seemingly have nothing to do with the jaw. A misaligned TMJ, for example, could result in earaches or ringing in the ears. It could also be responsible for neck, shoulder, and back pain. If you’ve experienced these symptoms but they’ve left your primary care provider mystified, then they could be the result of TMD.
The Good News – Treatment
As a Fellow of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, I have received extensive training in diagnosing and treating neuromuscular disorders such as TMJ. Our myometrics bite evaluation computer will allow me to assess the condition of your bite and devise a treatment plan that is customized to your unique bite and lifestyle. Whether your treatment will require an oral device, orthodontics, or crowns, you may finally experience the relief you’ve been waiting for.
There is no need to live in pain. If you regularly experience jaw, ear, or neck discomfort and are ready to get to the bottom of the cause, contact my office today.
