TMJ Therapy Treatment at Dentalifewith an Alignment First Protocol Your TMJ disorder and your misaligned bite (occlusion) are not isolated to your head and jaws. Accommodation to an imbalanced occlusion travels down as far as your feet. Studies show that the force and timing of your bite will alter how your head and neck align. […]
As with anything you use daily, over time there is going to be significant wear and tear. The same principle applies to your teeth. Practically everything you do requires the use of your teeth and your jaws. Jaw pain is common among Calgarians and the wear and tear can cause TMJ disorder, or TMJD for […]
In North-America, over 40 million people suffer from chronic headaches and migraines. Most of them aren’t aware that a bad bite (also called malocclusion) can cause TMJ Migraines & Headaches. In other words: When your teeth are misaligned, when they don't fit together properly, the strain on both muscles, and the brain, can create tension […]
Your neck, back and shoulder muscles work as a team. Seldom does a single muscle work without other muscles balancing or stabilizing its function. Often, overworked muscles will recruit additional muscles to help out. This is known as muscle recruitment. And it can lead to structural stain up and down the body.
At your second appointment we will be delivering your lower removable anatomical dental orthotic. Prior to your appointment with us you may require a functional neck alignment assessment on the day of delivery. Orthotic Try-in ULF TENS Physiotherapy (45 – 60 minutes) Orthotic adjustments to balanced functional bite position. Your appointment time will be 1.5 […]
The Diagnostic Testing section of the TMJ Therapy process tells us about your present condition and helps us find an improved bite position for your orthotic (TMJ dental appliance). This first appointment is typically 3 hours in length. Please plan for at least that amount of time in your schedule.
Our goal is to have teeth touch with an even force and balanced timing. You will NOT need dental anesthetic to have a Functional Rebalance of your occlusion. It is minor shaping of tooth contacts to provide a more balanced and coordinated bite function.
Pain in the side of your face, above the eyes, and the tops and sides of your head, can all be related to TMJ Disorders signs and symptoms. Pain can come from a sore or infected tooth or but barring that problem muscles of the head and neck will cause Facial Pain. Unfortunately Facial Pain […]
Ear pain may cause sharp shooting pains, dull throbbing pains, or a general ache in the ear area. Ear pain can come when you chew or when you open wide. Ear pain can be only in the morning or at times during the day, or all the time. It may or may not be accompanied […]
