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"Dr. Faber, how do you diagnose and treat TMJ disorder?"
We
gather complete information about your health and dental history, take
digital radiographs and images of your dentition, take impressions of
your dentition so we have models of your teeth for analysis. We also
have a series of radiographs taken that will allow us to analyze your
temporomandibular joints and cervical posture. We then use sophisticated
computerized instrumentation to collect and analyze the sounds your
temporomandibular joints make and additionally we evaluate the function
and activity of the chewing muscles. We are able to record and analyze
the movement of the jaw and determine ideal positioning of the jaw. If
we determine that muscles are more comfortable in a position that is
different than your usual jaw position, we will fabricate a very
specific type of diagnostic orthotic that will reposition your jaw to
the new position and allow us to confirm that this new position is
comfortable.
Following this diagnostic phase, depending on the specific circumstances, several options may be possible to assure this position is maintained: 1) orthodontics, 2) restoration of some or all of the teeth to the new position, 3) coronoplasty, 4) combination of two or more of the above, 5) semi-permanent orthotic.
In most cases Dr. Faber sees, the symptoms related to TMJ disorders can be successfully treated to reduce or eliminate the 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 (206) 522-7568, we will be happy to help you.
TMJ - Temporomandibular
Disorders
In Seattle Washington and the surrounding
Edmonds - Bellevue - Redmond - Mercer Island WA areas.
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