TMJ & Headache Therapy
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is a very complex and sensitive component to the head and neck region of the body. Because of this sensitivity, any misalignment or irregularity in the function of the TMJ can cause pain and discomfort. This discomfort is called Myofascial Pain Dysfunction (MPD), and can commonly be referred to as TMJ or TMD (Temperomandibular Joint Disorder). If you are suffering from one or more of the following, we may be able to help:
- Headaches
- Neck, shoulder, and back pain
- Pain or discomfort in or around the jaw joints
- Facial pain
- Congestion, stuffiness or ringing in the ears
- Numbness in your fingers and arms
- Clicking, popping, or abrasive sounds in the jaw joints
- Limited jaw mobility and/or locking
- Unexplained loose teeth
- Varying degrees of intermittent tooth pain or sensitivity
There are many solutions for clicking noisy joints, along with the painful muscles associated with TMJ disorders. Treatment usually starts at the most conservative treatments such as as appliance bite splints. These come in varying types and must be prescribed for each patient. Other treatment include Botox conditioning of painful muscles, bite adjusting, and MRI imaging of the joint
TMJ pain is a chronic and often debilitating illness, which affects people in the millions. Dr. Gibbs has advanced neuromuscular training at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and in occlusion at the Panky Institute. He has helped many patients alleviate or greatly improve the above-mentioned conditions.