TMJ – Neuromuscular Dentistry
Are you tired of enduring unbearable headaches?
Do you suffer from chronic fatigue? 
Does your jaw click or pop when you chew?
These symptoms are not normal. Nor are they a sign of aging or natural "wear and tear." They are commonly associated with the disorder , (TMD, temporomandibular disorder) of the temporomandibular joint. Neuromuscular dentistry focuses on the treatment of TMJ disorders. The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) can cause discomfort, including one or more of the following:
-jaw pain/clicking -inability or limited movement when opening the mouth -migraine headaches -ringing/stuffy feeling in the ears -dizziness and/or vertigo -pain in the lower neck area radiating at times to the back and even the lower back -sleep disorders
Advances in TMJ therapy have made it possible to treat Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD) with conservative and effective therapies.
Let me also make patients aware, TMD is often undiagnosed because there is not a specialist for TMD, example; an Endodontist is a specialist for root canals, a periodontist is a specialist for the gums, or an Orthodontist for braces. Often, several doctors would see patients for TMD; ENT for the ear symptoms, dentist for the jaw, general physical for the neck and body aches/fatigue, and often a Neurologist for headaches/migraines. All giving different treatment plans often not combined, resulting in some symptoms improving, often symptoms get worse, or symptoms not improving at all. Usually by the time Dr. Friedman sees patients for TMD they have spent thousands of dollars, seen several different doctors, been given several different options, and often put on medication resulting in frustration, confusion, and pure disgust. Always be careful when seeing a doctor for TMD, and making decisions on treatment, and dollars invested.
Dr. Friedman had a family member several years ago with all the above symptoms eventually hindering her daily activities and zest for life. For this reason, San Diego dentist Dr. Friedman has attended several years of educational courses focused on TMD, keeping himself abreast with the quickly advancing field of neuromuscular dentistry. Dr. Friedman utilizes his extensive training in TMD and Orthodontics to present a detailed and comprehensive plan of action for pain and the symptoms often associated with the disorder. The treatment of TMJs can provide physical relief of pain as well as cosmetic enhancements to jaw alignments, most noticeable in a patient’s side profile and chin placement, often referred to as "full mouth reconstruction". After just three months of treatment, most patients experience relief from headaches and TMJ-related pain.
Dr. Greg Friedman & the Mod Squad making smiling fun again!
Visit our San Diego dental office today for your consultation or new-patient exam with Dr. Friedman. Our office offers state-of-the-art general and cosmetic dentistry in a fun and professional atmosphere. Conveniently located in Scripps Ranch, we serve residents of San Diego, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, and surrounding areas.