If your jaw pops and cracks, or you have facial pain, call Laguna Hills Center for Sleep Apnea & CPAP Intolerance (949-420-9669). They offer holistic, non-invasive treatments for TMD!
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This wasn’t just a pun, by the way. It was an informal diagnostic test.
Did your jaw hurt when you smiled or laughed? Or maybe you rolled your eyes and experienced a bit of facial spasm? If you did, you might have a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).
Here’s another test: Say the word “temporomandibular” out loud. Does your jaw click or pop?
If you experienced any of those symptoms, you should call the Laguna Hills Center for Sleep Apnea & CPAP Intolerance and get diagnosed the right way.
This Orange County clinic specializes in treating sleep breathing disorders and orofacial pain, offering a holistic approach to TMD treatment. Between 5% and 12% of the population is affected by TMJ disorders, according to the National Institutes of Health. The Center prides itself on reliably providing quick and long-lasting relief from jaw pain and other symptoms of the condition without the need for surgery.
TMDs are one of the most common reasons for jaw and facial pain, typically caused by things like misalignment of the jaws or bite, and habitual clenching and grinding. Oral appliance therapy is one of the most effective non-invasive methods of relieving TMJ pain.
The Center creates custom-fitted, non-obtrusive oral devices meant to be worn during sleep. By stabilizing the jaw joint and returning it to its proper position, the device reduces discomfort.
Additional TMD treatments offered at the Laguna Hills Center include ultrasound therapy, which reduces pain through high-frequency sound waves, and myofascial trigger point release therapy. These can be combined with stress relief techniques and meditation, which is especially effective if your jaw pain is caused by stress-related muscle tension.
“While TMD is a common condition, it is difficult to diagnose correctly without special training,” says Dr. Ann Abdulla, the clinic’s founding dentist. She encourages patients who are experiencing jaw pain or stiffness, facial muscle spasms, ringing in the ears, pain when chewing, or recurring headaches to schedule an appointment to be evaluated. Dr. Abdulla, who completed the TMJ and Orofacial Pain Mini-Residency at the UCLA School of Dentistry, can identify the underlying cause of the symptoms and devise a personalized treatment plan for you.
“In many cases, more than one method may be used in order to give our patients the most effective therapy sessions possible,” Dr. Abdulla adds. “Patients notice immediate improvement after the first visit and each successive visit, and typically report that they are completely pain-free within one to three weeks.”
In addition to TMD, Laguna Hills Center offers holistic treatment options for sleep apnea, in particular for patients who struggle with CPAP. General and cosmetic dental services are also available.
Their TMD treatments are jaw-droppingly effective.
Go to https://www.getoffcpap.com/ to book an appointment!
