Dan Mannikko, DDS | Reno/Tahoe’s Neuromuscular, TMJ, and Cosmetic Dentist.
Historically, it has been thought that if your jaw makes noise as long as it does not hurt don’t worry about it. Additionally, it is thought that TMJ/TMD cannot and does not originate from the teeth or the bite and is often psychological in origin. Nothing could be farther from the truth from these historically invalid conclusions. A paradigm shift of knowledge, thought, and instrumentation has aided in unraveling this disorder and the far-reaching effects of this condition that has also been called “The Grand Imposter.”
These symptoms are referred to as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD), Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) or Craniomandibular Disorder (CMD).
Some of the most common TMJ/TMD symptoms include:
- Headaches
- Ear Ringing
- Migraines
- Fatigue
- Grinding Teeth
- Dizziness
- Locking Jaw
- Sensitive Teeth
- Clicking Noises in the Jaw
- Posture Imbalances
- Popping or Grinding Jaw
- Bells Palsy
- Tooth Pain
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Chipped Teeth
- Visual Disturbances
- Neck Pain
- Shoulder Pain
During your initial consultation, Dr. Mannikko will discuss your signs and symptoms to determine the likelihood you are suffering from Tempromandibular Disorder/Craniomandibular Disorder. If so, he is has the technology, experience, and training to orthopedically improve or correct this disorder. We also use advanced therapies to relax your strained, fatigued jaw and neck muscles during the course of treatment. If you are suffering from any of these TMJ/TMD symptoms, contact Dr. Mannikko’s office to schedule your initial consultation.
Download Dr. Mannikko's discussion of TMJ/TMD.
K7 Evaluation System used to evaluate muscle and joint health and to optimize your bite to its most relaxed position.
Sonography used to listen to and evaluate TMJ sounds.
TENS (Transcutaneous Electro-Neural Stimulation) to relax the muscles of the neck, shoulders, face, and jaw.
