TMD/TMJ
Santa Monica Dentists Hale & Hale DDS
Bring Relief From Chronic Pain Caused by TMD
Hale & Hale, DDS dentists are helping solve TMD related pain for residents of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, and beyond. If you have TMD, chances are that you already know it. If you are suffering from chronic neck, jaw, and head pain you may have TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder).
TMJ therapy can be a multidisciplinary approach. This treatment can be simple involving wearing an occlusal guard, at home exercises, anti-inflammatory, soft diet, supplements or medications, a soft diet and applying warm wet compresses to the outside of your facial muscles. It can involve therapy with a physical therapist. This can include evaluation with an oral surgeon and special radiographs of the jaw or the referral to a Myofascial Pain specialist, Neurologist, ENT and or psychologist to facilitate pain management.
Many people with TMD experience acute and/or chronic pain in the jaw muscles and/or inflammation of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). The TMJ is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull and left untreated, TMD can make life very difficult.
TMD Symptoms:
- Chronic headaches
- Clicking / popping of the jaw
- Facial, jaw, ear and neck pain
- Limited bite
- Uncomfortable bite
- Tinnitus – constant ringing of the ear(s)
- Muffled hearing
- Teeth grinding
- Teeth clenching
- Dizziness
Santa Monica Dentist, Hale & Hale, DDS Can Diagnose and Treat TMD
Our dental practice has many diagnostic options available to discover the source of your TDM. Visit the office of Hale & Hale DDS near Santa Monica to receive a muscle exam, TMJ evaluation and jaw movement evaluations and start to get relief from your chronic pain.
We may also use other forms of technology such as EMG (electromyography), CMS (computerized mandibular scan) or ESG (electrosonograph) to discover the root cause of your TMJ pain. Once the source is discovered, we can begin to treat underlying causes – our practice hasnearly 25 years of success stories:
"You don’t have to live with chronic TMD. There are so many treatment options that allow us to get you back to restored health that will let you get through your day and rest every night. Relief is possible."
Are you ready to end your chronic TMD? Call our office to schedule a consultation at our office near Santa Monica and find out how you can live pain-free!
Meet our Team
Dr. Ragoza and Dr. Harkavy are the newest additions to a trusted dental practice that has long been a pillar of the L.A. and Santa Monica communities since 1987. They continue the legacy of excellence that has made this practice a favorite among entertainment and tech professionals, community leaders, and anyone who values exceptional dentistry in a welcoming, modern environment.
Dr. Ragoza
DMD
Dr. Harkavy
DDS
Request Appointment
Call us at 310-453-9631 or use our form to schedule your appointment and find out why people stop at Hale & Hale, DDS when searching for a lifelong dentist. Santa Monica is a great location to get dental work and is easy to reach from all around the greater Los Angeles area.
