Do you grind your teeth, experience frequent headaches, neck pain, sensitive or sore teeth, facial pain, or any other related discomfort?

You may be one of the undiagnosed TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Dysfunction sufferers. TMJ Dysfunction affects the two joints located in front of the ears; these joints are necessary to open and close the mouth. When they are not working properly activities may become painful or even impossible. Millions are affected by this condition around the world. Adults and children may develop TMJ Dysfunction.

Dr. Peterson has extensive experience with TMJ treatment and is committed to helping patients eliminate their TMJ Dysfunction.TMJ treatment, a part of neuromuscular dentistry, can be used by Dr. Peterson to alleviate these symptoms and return the natural function of the jaw. He uses neuromuscular dentistry techniques to examine hard and soft tissue of the face, muscles and nerves of the head and neck, and the relationship all of these have to body posture and physiological range of motion. These examinations will display an incorrect bite if one exists, called malocclusion.

Malocclusion can occur naturally or as a result of accident or trauma. When the teeth are misaligned they cannot correctly support facial muscles while chewing and swallowing so the muscles change. This change causes a range of debilitating symptoms. These symptoms include headaches (including migraine), neck/shoulder pain, ear congestion, clenching/grinding teeth, loose teeth, facial pain, forward head posturing, sensitive/sore teeth, ringing in the ears, clicking/popping in the joints, limited opening of the mouth, tingling in fingertips, and jaw pain. Come in today if you think you may have this dysfunction and regain the life impossible for TMJ dysfunction sufferers.

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