What is TMJ?
When we close our mouth, our teeth come in contact with each other, creating a bite. If our teeth begin to shift, it may result in bite problems, headaches, facial pain, ear ringing, neck pain, and shoulder pain. An incorrect bite, also known as malocclusion, can be caused by a variety of issues, including incorrect swallowing pattern, improper tongue positioning, and failure to replace missing teeth. TMJ is a chronic or acute inflammation of the joint which connects the lower jaw and skull. This debilitating disorder can create headaches, migraines, earaches, joint stiffness, facial pain, and jaw popping. Fortunately, there is now a way to properly diagnose and treat TMJ disorder.
How Bite Optimization Works
Once we properly diagnose your TMJ disorder, we’ll discuss your treatment plan. Our bite optimization services provide our patients with the optimal bite while eliminating your TMJ related pain. We’ll provide comprehensive imaging and additional biometric testing to evaluate your bite and systematically guide alterations to the occlusion. Our main goal is to relieve pain and provide restored overall health through a balanced and functional bite. Our non-surgical bite optimization therapy has helped patients achieve pain relief for years.
Schedule Your Bite Optimization Consultation
Dr. Whitaker has had specialized training in optimizing bites for patients. Our non-surgical bite correction treatment has helped transform hundreds of lives. Even the smallest changes can create a significant change in optimized dental occlusion and overall health. If you suffer from an incorrect bite, don’t hesitate to call Roy Dental Care today.
