Treatments Offered by Cr. McCarty

Our office provides the latest in techniques for diagnosis and treatment of TMJ and CMD. If you suffer with headaches, dizziness, jaw fatigue, earaches, facial pain, difficulty in closing the teeth together, pain when chewing or neck and shoulder stiffness, it may be TMJ disorder. Pain complaints may involve the chewing muscles, the jaw joints, the jaws or even the teeth.

Medication, physical modality therapy and other therapies available in our office include:

* Trigger Point Injections
* Spray & Stretch
* Iontophoresis
* Prolotherapy
* TENS

A custom fitted orthotic -- also known as a splint - is the most suggested form of treatment. The splint helps eliminate muscle spasm and pain which occur with bite imbalance. It also stabilizes the TM joints. The purpose of the splint is to balance the bite so the teeth, muscles and joints all work in harmony -- without strain or pain.

Once the proper jaw position is established, patients may need orthodontics or reconstruction. We have knowledge of orthodontics and reconstruction, if needed and will direct the completion of this jaw position with your orthodontist or dentist. We can also offer referrals.