8285 Bosque Blvd • Waco, TX • 76712
TMJ Therapy
Many people suffer for years with headaches and facial pain. They self-medicate with over-the-counter drugs or seek the help of doctors who misdiagnose or ignore the problem. Neuromuscular dentistry is a specialty field that recognizes chronic headaches as a common symptom of TMJ dysfunction (TMD). The disorder stems from misaligned jaw joints and can be corrected by a dentist with advanced training in the field.
Waco dentist Dr. Locke has studied TMJ dysfunction (TMD) at the Las Vegas for Advanced Dental Studies and the Pankey Institute in Florida. These nationally renowned schools devote their resources to pain relief through effective TMJ therapy so that their students can better serve their patients, and Dr. Locke can provide quality TMJ care to Waco, Hewitt, Woodway, and other Central Texas TMJ patients.
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, whereas TMD stands for temporomandibular joint dysfunction with the ‘J’ understood. Some debate surrounds the exact cause of the dysfunction, although it can often be traced back to an injury, illness, stress, bruxism (teeth grinding), or a misaligned bite. Patients who suffer from TMJ dysfunction often experience the following symptoms:
- Pain in the face, jaw, head, and neck
- Difficulty chewing
- Locked jaw or limited jaw movement
- Audible jaw sounds (clicking or popping)
- Earaches or ringing in the ears
- Unexplained tooth wear
Dr. Locke can effectively diagnose and treat TMD. Using advanced technology, he can determine the extent of damage and the best method to restore your bite and re-align your jaw joints. Dr. Locke is one of the few dentists in the country to practice both Centric Relation and Neuromuscular Dentistry. His expertise allows him to customize treatments for a wide range of needs. In many cases, he can resolve TMJ dysfunction using a custom-made appliance that repositions the jaw and alleviates stress.
Waco cosmetic dentist Dr. Corbet Locke can complete your smile makeover in just a few appointments at his dental office, conveniently located in Central Texas, near Hewitt and Woodway.
