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The first step is to eliminate the muscle spasms and
pain. We recommend moist heat packs, muscle massage, and switching
to a soft diet. Sometimes drugs are necessary to eliminate the pain.
Correcting
the way that the teeth fit together is the major solution to this problem.
Once a diagnosis is made, treatment can be prescribed. A diagnosis
can take several months to uncover the extensive parameters that are
effecting the TMD. A diagnostic bite splint is usually necessary
for this process.
We have every hope and confidence that should you choose to seek treatment for TMJ disorder in our office, with your compliance of care and regular office visits, we can help you begin to move from a state of non-health to a state of health.
About insurance coverage: TMJ disorder is a medical problem, not dental, although most non-surgical treating providers are dentists. In general, we find that reimbursement from medical carriers to be minimal at best. Please check with your medical benefit carrier about TMJ disorder coverage for non-surgical intervention. |
