TMJ and headache treatment in Dartmouth

If you suffer from jaw pain and headaches in Dartmouth, Evergreen Dental can help

If you’re waking up with jaw pain and headaches in Dartmouth, it may be caused by TMJ syndrome. Don’t put up with the pain and discomfort any longer -- Evergreen Dental may be able to help. Our dental practice offers comprehensive TMJ treatment in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Many people who suffer from these painful symptoms are unaware that their discomfort could is often caused by a misalignment of the jaw. Your teeth, joints, muscles, and nerves work in harmony to make the jaw function properly. But when any part of this equation is out of balance, painful conditions often referred to as Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome can develop.

Your Dartmouth dentist is highly trained in Neuromuscular Dentistry, a nonsurgical treatment that can dramatically reduce or eliminate muscle and joint pain. Through a comprehensive examination, he can determine whether jaw misalignment is the cause of your pain.

If so, highly sophisticated equipment is used to stimulate and relax the muscles. A custom-made dental orthotic can be provided to gently reposition the jaw and correct the orientation of the biting surfaces.

TMJ treatment using TENS and K7

At Evergreen Dental, we use the highly specialized K7 Computerized Evaluation System to evaluate and treat this problem. This equipment tracks jaw movements, records joint sounds, and measures head and neck muscle activity simultaneously.

In coordination with the K7 System, our staff uses the Transcutaneous Electronic Neural Stimulator (TENS). This unit helps determine an improved bite position by stimulating the facial muscles, causing them to contract and relax. Patients say this equipment is very soothing and comfortable.

Pain analysis

The staff at Evergreen Dental is highly trained at treating various causes of pain. We can diagnose your issue and get you started immediately on the proper plan.

Answer the questions in the analysis below to determine if you might benefit from treatment.

• Do you suffer from headaches or migraines?
• Do you suffer from neck, back or shoulder pain?
• Do you experience numbness of your arms or fingers?
• Do you experience congestion, ringing or stuffiness of your ears?
• Do you have pain or soreness around your jaw joints (TMJ)?
• Do you clench or grind your teeth at night?
• Do you experience pain in your teeth after clenching?
• Do you have unexplained sore or loose teeth?
• Does your jaw joint make a popping or clicking sound?
• Does your jaw lock?

If you experience any of the signs and symptoms indicated above you may have TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. TMJ is caused when nerve, muscles and bite are not in harmony.

Call Evergreen Dental today to learn more about your options for TMJ treatment in Dartmouth.