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Our Services
TMJ Treatment
Many patients have some form of Temporo-Mandibular
Joint Disease. This can range from clicking or popping noises
in the joint, to severe muscle and joint pain. Other symptoms
include sore teeth when biting, deviation of the jaw on opening
or closing, frequent headaches in the temple area, and having
the jaw lock in an open or closed position. TMJ disease is often
a combination of stress related clenching and/or grinding of the
teeth, and having a bite that is not in harmony with the joints
and chewing muscles. 90% of the time, symptoms and pain can be
alleviated by using an orthotic device that slips over the upper
teeth, and allows the bite to be even and the joints to be centered.
In severe cases, this is used all day and night for a period of
time, until the pain decreases. In other cases, it may just be
worn at night. Sometimes, it is actually used to retrain the jaw
to prevent grinding of the teeth. Dr. Boulard has completed advanced
training at the
Dawson Center for Advanced Dental Treatment
in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is also currently involved in training
at Orgnathic
Bioesthetics International, which is the world's
foremost authority on TMJ treatment. Training with these advanced
study institutions allows Dr. Boulard to successfully treat many
TMJ cases.
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