TMJ Disorder
TMJ Disorder
Many of our patients at Epic Dentistry come to Dr. Caulfield after spending a lot of time and money trying to treat their TMJ. With so many different approaches to treating TMJ disorder and no medical published standard, you will often get myopic diagnoses based on a provider’s area of expertise.
Dr. Caulfield is trained in one of the most comprehensive approaches for the treatment of TMJ out there. The GNM (or gneuromuscular) approach not only aligns teeth, muscles and joints but uniquely addresses chronic pain with full bite and body alignment. Using this approach, Dr. Caulfield can treat highly complex TMJ dysfunction cases.
One of the most important aspects in treating TMJ is to understanding the optimal jaw position. Epic Dentistry is equipped with the latest innovations including Disclusion Time Reduction (DTR) Therapy, a specialized treatment that uses T-Scan in tandem with an EMG link to evaluate the force of a bite in relation to muscle activity. It is the most precise way to do bite adjustments in conjunction with dental restorations and in particular, for TMJ treatment.
Finally, Dr. Caulfield is a pioneer in the use of a DNA appliance called The Vivos System
to widen the upper arch and nasal passages, allowing more optimal airflow and aligning the bite. This ground-breaking technology has been proven to permanently correct sleep apnea and reduce snoring, straighten your teeth, and alleviate symptoms of TMJ disorder. In your initial consultation, Dr. Caulfield will discuss the options to help you best address your TMJ.