Neuromuscular/TMJ
Headaches, Earaches, Pain in the Jaw May Indicate TMJ Disorder
As neuromuscular dentists, Dr. Kitchen and Dr. Harris have studied the complexities of how the jaws, muscles, and nerves work together. Our entire team attends Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), a postgraduate institution known world wide for neuromuscular and cosmetic dentistry training.
Disharmony of the jaw joints, called temporomandibular joints or TMJ for short, can create a host of painful symptoms including:
- Headaches and Migraines
- Earaches
- Pain in the Face, Jaws, Head, Neck, and Shoulders
- Tooth Wear from Bruxism (grinding teeth)
- Clicking or Popping in the Jaw
- Inability to Fully Open and Close the Mouth
If you have any of these problems, we invite you to schedule a neuromuscular consultation with Dr. Kitchen or Dr. Harris. We will assess your situation and may use a TENS unit and K7 to determine correct, comfortable jaw position. With non-surgical therapy, including an oral appliance, orthodontics, rebuilding teeth, or physical therapy, we can alleviate your symptoms and correct the problem.
Call Dr. Kim Kitchen and Dr. Clifton Harris today if you live in the Washington DC or Alexandria, VA area and think that you may suffer from TMJ disorder. Our Alexandrian office in Old Town is convenient, and our team can't wait to make you smile.