The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that between 5 and 15 percent of the population has experienced symptoms associated with disorders of the TMJ. It afflicts women more than men. People seek relief from a variety of sources – their family doctors, dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, or TMJ specialists. Treatments vary depending on the symptoms you’re experiencing and the nature of what’s going in your jaw. Sometimes warm compresses and anti-inflammatory drugs can help. Sometimes it just requires resting the jaw. Not all medical practitioners are trained to diagnose and treat TMD. You should never accept one opinion, especially if the practitioner advises surgery or any other invasive procedure. At Designer Dental, we’re specially trained to diagnose and treat your pain. Our methods are completely non-invasive, non-surgical and drug-free! The last thing we want to do is cause more discomfort! |
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