TREATMENTS

Dr. Feit believes strongly in conservative, non-surgical treatment for TMJ Dysfunction and/or Snoring and Sleep Apnea.. He performs a comprehensive exam with a thorough history to determine what course of treatment is best. Sometimes an oral appliance is recommended for temporomandibular or snoring treatment. This treatment is inexpensive, non-invasive and easily accepted by patients. Patients are also taught self-care techniques to improve their condition between treatments.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
(TMJ)
Craniomandibular Joint Dysfunction
(CMD)

Do you suffer with headaches, dizziness, jaw fatigue, migraines, earaches or neck and shoulder stiffness? Or, have you been in an accident that caused whiplash? Over 80% of all whiplash accidents lead to TMJ disorder. This is a jaw joint disorder that can be caused by a variety of factors like trauma and occlusion. Pain complaints may involve the chewing muscles, the jaw joints, the jaws or even the teeth. Our office provides state-of-the-art computerized technology for diagnosis and treatment of TMJ and CMD. Our practice philosophy is a conservative, non-surgical approach to treatment.

TMJ disorder is usually indicated when a patient suffers with any of the following symptoms:

• Headaches
• Limited opening of the jaw
• Jaw pain
• Ringing in the ears
• Pain or pressure behind eyes
• Facial Pain
• Dizziness
• Difficulty chewing
• Neck pain
• Difficulty swallowing
• Teeth that do not meet properly
• Jaw clicking
• Jaw goes to one side when opening
• Ear stuffiness
• Tingling or numbness in arms

If you suffer with any of these symptoms, you should be seen right away for an evaluation.

Snoring & Sleep Apnea

What seems like simple snoring can be a serious medical disorder when accompanied by episodes of not breathing for at least 10 seconds up to 30 times a night. This is when snoring becomes sleep apnea. Symptoms to determine whether or not snoring is a problem may include:

• Morning headaches
• Dry mouth and throat in the morning
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Lost interest in sex
• Sudden short-of-breath awakenings (choking or gasping)

Many times snoring can be treated with a simple oral appliance in lieu of surgery or complying to CPAP. Only a dentist with special training and knowledge can make the appropriate appliance. After an intra-oral exam is performed, the conservative oral appliance approach is custom-made for the individual patient.

3 BENEFITS OF ORAL APPLIANCES
for TMJ or Snoring treatment

1. Inexpensive cost
2. Non-invasive treatment
3. Easily accepted by patients