We treat the cause of you TMD problem (not just the symptoms). While there is no "cure" for TMD, there are proven effective therapies that can help you control TMJ-related pain, regain proper jaw joint function, improve your overall health and enhance your quality of life.

For each patient we develop a complete, individualized, multi-disciplinary TMJ Rehabilitation Program that successfully treats TMJ-related pain and dysfunction - without surgery or prolonged drug therapy!

Treament includes:

Clinical Treatment
Healing & Wellness
Independent Management

Clinical Treatment is utilized to achieve maximum improvement of symptoms and pave the way to healing.

for each patient. TMD can have many facets, so one "perscription" will not fit all!	ORTHOPEDIC STABILIZATION
	of the mandible using one of more than 24 available splint-like devices called "oral appliances". In addition to choosing the right device, each one must be precision fit with the position determined by clinical examination, dental history, medical history, and diagnostic imaging. Objectives: stabilize the jaw joint, make any necessary changes in the jaws' posture, and/or correct underlying problems.
PHYSICAL MEDICINE		PAIN CONTROL
treatments relieve pain, improve flexibility and increase range of motion - and can be delivered right in our office!		therapies are prescribed to manage "trigger points" from which head, neck and/or facial pain originate. They may include injections and/or other diagnostic and treatment methods to reduce pain in joints, ligaments and muscles.

Healing and Wellness therapies are added to promote development of a "healing pattern" and address conditions known to perpetuate and/or aggravate TMD problems.

• Nutritional Therapies and Dietary Supplements including vitamins, minerals and other nutritional supplements to improve muscle function, reduce stress on muscles and joints, and improve biochemical and physiological processes.

• Selective Drug Uptake: The Selective Drug Uptake Enhancement Technique was developed by Yoshiaki Omura, M.D.* The use of his Bi-digital O-ring Technique with this procedure enhances the uptake and assimilation of supplements and pharmaceuticals for individuals with specific conditions requiring focus of that medication to different acupuncture and meridian areas of the body.

• Stress Reduction & Lifestyle Modification Therapies including self-care that range from modifying your diet to specific physical activities and exercises to improve your TMJ and your overall health.

• Sleep Hygiene and Management of Sleep Disorders such as "bruxism" (i.e., excessive grinding and clenching of the teeth during sleep) that can put excessive pressure on the jaw joint and its associated structures causing TMD symptoms to reappear and/or negatively impact health and wellness.

• Natural Healing Aids, including magnetic medicine, naturopathic and homeopathic remedies, and light therapy to enhance the effectiveness of your treatment, speed improvement and contribute to your overall sense of well being.

Independent Management of your condition, ensuring long-term health of your jaw joints and associated structures.

While response varies, treatment of TMD is usually completed within 6 - 8 months. Follow-up visits (annual, bi-annual or "as-needed") may be scheduled to monitor underlying chronic or degenerative conditions (i.e., arthritis) as well as the overall health and functioning of your TM joint and its surrounding structures. From the very outset, our goal is to achieve maximum improvement of your condition and sustain it, so that you can get back to living your life symptom free . without further treatment from our office.