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Neuromuscular Dentistry

Head, Neck and Facial Pain (TMJ)

TMD Treatment By Dr. Thomas Meyer DDS

If you suffer from stress, tension headaches or fatigue, modern dentistry can provide relief. Sore jaws, popping, clicking and headaches can belong to a host of symptoms deriving from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ).

If you think you may have signs of jaw joint trouble, take the pressure off! Share your symptoms with the team at the Meyer Dental Group in Des Plaines. They have solutions to help you reduce TMJ -related stresses and can ultimately help you live your day with no pain whatsoever when you have TMJ treatment.

Many common problems like tension headaches, jaw joint pain, ringing in the ears and jaw clicking or popping can be linked to improper dental occlusion, or how the upper and lower teeth come together. Utilizing the latest dental technology, Dr. Meyer can objectively diagnose and treat symptoms that are related to TMJ.

He performs evaluations right in his office near Mount Prospect to determine the state of the muscle activity in the head and neck area. The tests, which are are non-invasive and painless, allow Dr. Meyer to objectively measure whether it is the bite that is the source causing the pain. The doctor then can determine a plan for treatment phases with you.

Dr. Meyer employs the use of a sophisticated jaw-tracking Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) system. Basically, through intensive expert-level training and experience in TENS procedures, the doctor will attach small low-energy pulsing electrodes to areas of your face, jaw and neck to stimulate the underlying muscles; effectively reducing pain with the objective of eliminating it altogether over time.

Find Out if TMJ Treatment is Right for You

You will be surprised to know how effective TMJ treatment can be for correcting a variety of ailments and habits, as well as reducing overall physical stress. With proper treatment by Dr. Meyer, you will be freed from stress-related behaviors like clenching and grinding teeth.

You can break repetitive habits like pen and pencil biting, nail biting or chronic gum chewing. The doctor can correct your misaligned jaw joint or bite. Also, problems stemming from injury such as a direct blow to the face or jaw or a whiplash injury can be cured. Finally, if you have poorly fitting dentures or you have worn, loose or missing teeth, TMJ treatment may be the best solution to help you to reduce the pain of these conditions.

Credentials You Can Trust

Dr. Meyer is the current president-elect of the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) and will assume the presidency of the college in 2012. The ICCMO is a society of health care professionals who have a common interest in the anatomy and physiology of occlusion, jaw function and orthopedics dysfunction with resultant symptoms in the head and neck.

Not only has Dr. Meyer been an active member of the organization for many years, but his leadership in the ICCMO means that he stays at the absolute forefront of TMJ research. He is also actively helping to pioneer the latest in TMJ treatments – a distinguishing credential that makes the Meyer Dental Group a leader in national and Chicago-area TMJ care.

Contact the Meyer Dental Group today to experience industry-leading TMJ treatment. You will be on your way to a healthier, pain-free smile!