It is National Dental Health Month and there are lots of articles coming out early this month to talk about many issues surrounding dental health. One such article caught our attention and after we read it, we decided to share a few of the facts that they don't mention in the New York Times overview. First, here is the link just in case you want to read it yourself: http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/tmj-disorders/overview.html?inline=nyt-classifier
There are a few things that we have learned over the past 15 to 20 years of treating TMJ Disorders and we would like to include this important fact - TMJ Disorders are very serious and can destroy the life of the person suffering with the daily pain it causes. Many people suffering with chronic headaches, jaw pain, neck pain, dizziness, ear ringing back pain and fatigue are misdiagnosed for years before finally addressing the root cause of all of their problems. Craniomandibular imbalance or discrepancy may seem like a minor thing, but when your entire life is affected, it becomes the one thing that once treated, can bring joy and activity back into your life.
Many dentists mask this problem with a flat plane night guard which will protect the teeth from being damaged at night while you are sleeping, but it certainly will not treat the actual problem. On the other hand, many physicians will treat the chronic pain, headaches, etc. with medication that also masks the pain and could lead to dependency, but does not address the root cause. It's a vicious cycle that causes the patient to be discouraged and even depressed.
Dr. Brian Allman has been a leader in the treatment of TMJ Disorders on a national level for many years and he has literally changed the lives of hundreds of patients by treating the cause with a non-surgical, orthopedic treatment plan. The TMJ Therapy and Sleep Center of Nevada is the place to find compassion, expertise and a path to a more healthy, vibrant life.
