Unfortunately many people suffering from MPD (Myofascial Pain Dysfunction) are unaware of the underlying reason for their condition. Frequently much time is spent visiting many doctors in an attempt to discover the cause of their chronic and sometimes disabling pain before they discover that Neuromuscular dentistry is the answer they’ve been searching for.
MPD is frequently described as TMJ (Tempromandibular Joint), CMD (Craniomandibular Dysfunction) or TMD (Tempromandibular Joint Disorder). This condition causes pain and discomfort in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement, and can be caused by disease, trauma, habits or simply wear due to aging.
Symptoms of this disorder are numerous with some people having many of them and others having only one. They include:
Dr. Hinkle has extensive training in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders (muscle, bone and joints) and the treatment of pain conditions. Combining Neuromuscular dentistry, which considers the muscles and TM joints as well as the teeth, with the latest technology gives Dr. Hinkle objective, scientific documentation methods for a comprehensive evaluation of the patient’s occlusion. From this evaluation Dr. Hinkle customizes a treatment plan which eliminates the pain or minimizes it at the very least. If you have a diminished quality of life from any of the above symptoms, please give us a call and let Dr. Hinkle help you feel great again.
Please feel free to contact the office with any questions about neuromuscular dentistry or to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Alan Hinkle DDS - Providing services in cosmetic dentistry to the areas of Washington DC and Arlington, Great Falls, and McLean, Virginia.
Raleigh TMJ Dentist
6711 Whittier Ave, Suite 103 McLean, VA 22101 | Phone: 703-356-4034
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