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According to The TMJ Association,
approximately 35 million Americans suffer from TMJ. The majority of
those suffering are women who are in their childbearing years.
Dentists and TMJ…..?
People don’t typically think they should go to the dentist when they
have a headache. Unfortunately, Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle
Disorders (TMJDs) are very difficult to diagnose. They are
characterized by pain in the jaw and surrounding tissues, and
limitations in jaw movements, and their symptoms vary greatly.
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After a patient has seen a medical
doctor who has ruled out that their symptoms are not being caused by
other serious health conditions, it’s important to get a dentist’s
evaluation.
Dr. Jon’s Experience with TMJ
Dr. Jon’s knowledge in regards to bite alignment and TMJ ranks in
the top five percent of all dentists. His Las Vegas Institute (LVI)
training sets him apart from other dentists in the greater
Sacramento, Roseville and Rocklin areas and enhances his understanding of the TMJ structure
and of the treatments that have been proven to work.
Dr. Jon’s Treatments
Neuromuscular Dentistry
Dr. Jon provides effective TMJ treatment using Neuromuscular
Dentistry. This type of dentistry retrains the muscles, tissues, and
nerves, and brings the jaw into alignment in its relaxed state. This
allows the jaw to perform basic function (such as chewing or
speaking) without straining and injuring surrounding areas. This
treatment requires regular visits and can range from six months to a
year, depending on the patient’s condition.
Positioning Your Bite—Orthotics
If Dr. Jon determines that your bite is causing (or contributing to)
TMJ, he will work with you to find the most comfortable position for
your bite. Once this position is found, Dr. Jon can adjust your bite
by making a custom orthotic (bite positioner) for you to wear, which
allows your jaw to rest in this most comfortable position.
Oftentimes, this is enough to relieve the symptoms. If it’s decided
that the comfortable position of your orthotic is the correct
position for you in the long run, Dr. Jon can recommend orthodontics
or porcelain bonding to improve your bite permanently, so that you
don't have to continue wearing an orthotic/bite positioner.
Technology and Neuromusclar
Dentistry
Years of clinical data and research, advances in modern dentistry,
and the passion of pioneers of Neuromusclar Dentistry have brought
forth technology that can help clinicians like Dr. Jon effectively
treat those suffering from a bad bite or Temporomandibular disorder.
Dr. Jon utilizes these technologies in his office to accurately and
scientifically adjust and correct misaligned bites.
Dr. Jon will be more than happy to assess your symptoms and offer treatment from his
Roseville and Rocklin office. |
