Philip R Jen Kin DDS FACD
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| 18822 Palo Verde Avenue = Cerritos CA = 90703 = (877) 855-0051 |
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Available TMJ disorder treatments
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| = | Taking a non-aspirin pain reliever or prescription medications such as muscle relaxants, analgesics, or anti-inflammatory drugs |
| = | Eating soft foods |
| = | Avoiding chewing gum |
| = | Applying moist heat or ice |
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Massage Therapy - in conjunction with
the wearing of an anterior repositioning splint can cause your
muscles, tendons, and ligaments to regain their elasticity,
suppleness, and strength. This combined treatment can decrease or
eliminate your pain and suffering. Our Hygienist, Patty Aoki has been treating our dental patients gum needs for over 24 years. She is a licensed Massage Therapist with her own private practice in Torrance, CA. Our patients with TMJ dysfunction can be referred to Ms. Aoki’s practice for massage therapy treatment. |
| = | Vitamin Therapy |
| = | Physical therapy |
| = | Teaching relaxation techniques to control muscle tension |
| = | Stress management training techniques |
| = | Posture training |
| = | Wearing bite plates or Anterior Repositioning Splint (a Functional Jaw Appliance) to eliminate the harmful effects of clenching or grinding the teeth, and a better positioning of the jaws |
| = | Adjusting the bite, known as "occlusal equilibration" involving removing interferences when the teeth touch |
| = | Replacement of defective restorations that prevent the jaws from meeting properly |
| = | Orthodontics, to put the teeth in proper position |
| = | Surgery |
In most cases the symptoms related to
TMJ
disorders can be successfully treated to reduce or eliminate your
discomfort. Postponement of treatment usually results in more damage to
the joint, muscles, or teeth.
For more information about how we can help you with TMJ problems, call us
at (877) 855-0051, we will be happy to help you.
Proper diagnosis is critical to make sure you
receive treatment for your particular condition. We
will only
recommend treatment after conducting a thorough health history, clinical
exam, taking appropriate X-rays, and perhaps confirming the condition
through other diagnostic tests. Transcranial x-rays are taken to
determine if your condyle or head of your lower jaw is displaced too far
backwards and upwards.