Hahira, GA Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Kit Robinson Introduces Treatment for TMJ Patients
Hahira, GA (PRWEB) July 29, 2013 -- Dr. Kit Robinson, cosmetic and dental implants dentist in Hahira, GA, recently introduced treatment for patients suffering from TMJ disorder, also referred to as TMD. Dr. Robinson has been providing patients with beautiful smiles for more than 15 years and he understands the many complications, discomforts and pain associated with TMJ disorder. Dr. Robinson now offers a variety of treatments to help patients who suffer from TMJ (TMD).
TMJ disorder (TMD) is the term for the pain felt in the muscles used in chewing and the problems associated with the joint at which the jaw is connected to the skull. Symptoms of TMJ include pain, stiffness or limitation or clicking in the jaw area. Other symptoms include headaches, shoulder and back pain, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness and malocclusion.
“Millions of Americans suffer from the many symptoms associated with TMJ disorder and that number is just too high,” said Dr. Kit Robinson, TMJ dentist in Hahira, GA. “After a brief consultation, we simply create a treatment plan so patients do not have to continue suffering from TMJ.”
Dr. Robinson suggests a variety of ways to reduce the symptoms of TMJ disorder such as relaxing the face, avoiding constant gum chewing and grinding teeth and practicing good posture. If these suggestions are not enough to resolve or diminish TMJ symptoms, then there are options that assist in treating TMJ disorder.
An occlusal splint is often used to treat patients with TMJ. Occlusal splints and stabilization splints are acrylic appliances typically worn at night or during the patient’s sleeping hours. The difference between the two is that an occlusal splint is soft and a stabilization splint is hard. Both are designed to fit whichever portion of the teeth that provides the best results. It can be a partial, full, lower or upper. A stabilization splint also forces the teeth to meet in the best position for the muscles and the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), and eventually increase comfort.
Dr. Robinson believes in providing patients with a pain-free lifestyle and with beautiful, straight smiles for all ages. In addition to treating TMJ disorder, he is a dental implants dentist and also provides orthodontics in Hahira, GA.
Before Dr. Robinson graduated from the University of Kentucky Dental School, he received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University. He attends annual continuing education to improve his skill and knowledge.
For more information about TMJ disorder or about the many dental services at Robinson Family Dentistry, please visit http://KitRobinsonDMD.com and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukQlbIwbDgs
Kit Robinson, Robinson Family Dentistry, +1 773 609 5868, [email protected]
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