TMJ Dentist - Migraines and Headaches Treatment
in Dallas, Texas
Neuromuscular dentistry is the area of dentistry that strives to place the jaw in its optimal position, relieving the symptoms associated with Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ). Neuromuscular dentistry works with the hard tissues and soft tissues, muscles and nerves. When the jaw is misaligned, both the hard and soft tissues are affected and many physiological problems can result. When the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is not aligned properly, a number of symptoms may appear including:
- Headaches
- Jaw pain
- Facial pain
- Shoulder pain
- Neck pain
- Clicking or popping sound in the jaw
- Tight jaw muscles
- Ringing or stuffiness in the ears
If you have some combination of these symptoms and have found no relief at your doctor's office, you may be suffering from TMJ. A highly trained TMJ dentist like Dr. Gary Alhadef in Dallas, Texas can evaluate your symptoms, and following a thorough examination, will be able to tell you if you suffer from TMJ.
TMJ is a chronic degenerative disease that often takes years to develop; at the current time, millions of Americans suffer from this debilitating condition, and many don't even realize it. Only a trained neuromuscular dentist can determine what is the optimal position for your jaw.
TMJ Treatment
Once you have been diagnosed with TMJ, Dr. Alhadef will discuss the various treatment options with you. Some of the most successful TMJ treatments include adjusting the bite, orthotics, orthodontics, and restoring the teeth to their correct positions. Once he has diagnosed your TMJ, he will determine your best course of treatment. Typically, treatment will involve the following:
- Relieve muscle pain and spasms
- Stabilize the bite
- Manage the bite long-term
Dr. Alhadef uses state-of-the-art technology to determine if your symptoms are caused by malocclusion (misaligned bite) and to find the optimal position for your jaw. He will use computerized jaw tracking instruments to record jaw movement, resting position and path of closure. Additionally, x-rays may be taken and sonography may be used to record jaw joint sounds to detect abnormalities.
If you have been suffering with the symptoms of TMJ, Dallas TMJ dentist Dr. Gary Alhadef can diagnose and treat this painful problem and place your bite in its optimal position. Please contact our office today to schedule your initial consultation. Dr. Alhadef has been providing comprehensive dentistry for his patients in Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Grapevine, Texas and surrounding areas for over 20 years.
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Gary E. Alhadef, DDS
8226 Douglas Ave Suite 753
Dallas, Tx 75225
