Do you have pain in your jaw? Have you noticed a clicking or popping sound when you chew? These could be signs of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, often referred to as TMJ disorder. At the dental practice of Dr. Kelley Mingus in Bend, Oregon, we offer innovative approaches to manage the complex, often severe, pain associated with TMJ disorders through holistic TMJ Pain Management.
What is TMJ Disorder?
TMJ disorder occurs when the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull, known as the Temporomandibular joint, is misaligned or stressed. The stress and misalignment can cause debilitating pain not only in the jaw joint itself but also lead to migraines, earaches, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and neck and shoulder discomfort among other symptoms. It can also affect simple daily tasks like speaking, eating, and even breathing.
Holistic Approach to TMJ Pain Management
We understand that each individual’s experiences and symptoms related to TMJ disorders can vary greatly. Hence, we take a comprehensive approach to managing TMJ pain, extending beyond mere symptom control.
Neuromuscular Dentistry
At Dr. Kelley Mingus’s practice, we leverage the principles of neuromuscular dentistry in our holistic approach to manage TMJ pain. This discipline focuses on correcting the misalignment of the jaw at its optimal position, which is often the root cause of TMJ disorders.
Epigenetic Orthodontics
Epigenetic Orthodontics plays a significant role in our holistic TMJ pain management. It enables the jaws to grow to their genetically predetermined normal size, which can help alleviate some of the pain and discomfort caused by TMJ disorders.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy complements our TMJ treatment protocol, promoting healing, flexibility, and strength in the jaw muscles.
The Benefits of Holistic TMJ Pain Management
Our holistic approach to TMJ pain management offers several benefits.
Addressing the Root Cause
Our therapies are pinpointed at addressing the root cause of the issue, not just managing the symptoms, offering long-term relief.
Boosts Overall Health and Well-being
By resolving issues related to TMJ, our approach improves overall health and wellbeing. Effective TMJ treatments can help alleviate related symptoms like headaches, ear pain, neck pain, and sleep disorders like sleep apnea.
Ensures Effective and Lasting Relief
By offering adjustive and preventive measures such as neuromuscular dentistry and epigenetic orthodontics, our holistic TMJ treatments ensure effective and long-lasting relief.
Conclusion
At Kelley Mingus’s practice in Bend, Oregon, our holistic approach to TMJ Pain Management helps reduce pain, improve jaw function, and contribute towards general wellbeing. Our personalized and comprehensive TMJ treatments are designed to deliver effective and lasting relief.