A Quick Guide to Managing Temporomandibular Disorder
Video: What a Bad Bite is Doing to You by Dr. Curtis Westersund
In the realm of chronic pain conditions, Temporomandibular Disorder is a common yet often misunderstood and undiagnosed health issue. With the assistance of this video by Dr. Curtis Westersund, we aim to help you understand this condition and provide you with the best treatment options. Typically caused by a misaligned jaw, Temporomandibular Disorder results in chronic head, neck, and facial pain. Alongside pain, TMD can also lead to symptoms such as ringing in the ears, dizziness, postural changes, and the grinding of the jaw joints.
Drs. Reece and Jouett will collaborate with you to devise a treatment plan that may include a combination of non-surgical TMJ therapy solutions to alleviate your pain. They will introduce a two-part treatment system that begins with the use of ultra-low-frequency transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation, also known as ULF T.E.N.S, to send a low pulse to the jaw muscles, encouraging the muscles to contract and relax, restoring them to their normal resting length. Afterward, they can record a relaxed bite and construct a neuromuscular orthotic to reposition your jaw to a balanced state. Depending on your situation, they may also recommend bite restructuring through orthodontic measures or teeth restorations.
The new balanced position of your jaw will correct the positional relationship between the head and neck, alleviating strain on the shoulder and back muscles. Reduced muscle tension may eliminate chronic pain, giving you the relief you deserve and allowing you to regain control of your life, living pain-free.
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