Hannibal Cosmetic Dentist | Dr. Janes

Patients experiencing repeated migraine headaches often go from one doctor to another seeking relief and a diagnosis. For many of these patients, the headaches are not actually migraines but are a symptom of TMD. TMD or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder affects the jaw joint – one of the most complicated joints in the human body.

The pain these headaches cause often centers over the temples; it is severe and may last for days. Many people suffer debilitating pain for years without discovering the cause of their discomfort. Most physicians are not trained to understand the complexities of the jaw joint and while the pain from regular headaches can be treated with medications, pain and damage from TMD will persist.

Proper diagnosis and treatment by a trained Neuromuscular Dentist is essential. Most general dentists do not have the in depth knowledge of the muscles and jaw joint or the appropriate diagnostic and treatment equipment to deal with such a complex problem. Dr. Charles Janes has trained in treating these types of cases at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) and is a Fellow of the program.

The causes of TMD vary. Many cases are caused by an accident such as a fall or a car crash. Other cases may be caused by stress, bruxism (grinding the teeth), or poor habits (such as holding a telephone between your ear and shoulder for extended periods). Whatever the cause, treatment options are available and highly effective at alleviating your pain. These treatments may include heat, ice, physical therapy, bite splints, diet modification and/or neuromuscular dentistry to repair abnormalities.

If you are experiencing headaches it is possible that you are suffering from TMD. Don’t delay your diagnosis and treatment any longer – If you live in the Hannibal, Missouri area and are in need of a dentist with experience in treating TMD, please contact our Neuromuscular Dentist, Dr. Charles Janes at 1-800-873-3980 to arrange for a consultation or fill out our online contact form.