The primary concern of neuromuscular dentists is the diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular disorder also known as TMD. One of the primary symptoms of TMD is called tinnitus, which is a ringing in the ear that has no physical cause. This ringing is often a result of the effects of TMD on the trigeminal nerve, the major nerve of the face. St. Louis tinnitus relief specialist Dr. Quigless is a qualified neuromuscular dentist who treats tinnitus from TMD.
Tinnitus Pervasiveness
Although most people experience this phenomenon at some time or another, approximately 10 to 15 percent of the population experience tinnitus that causes them to seek medial attention. In too many cases, medical doctors and others dismiss tinnitus as being all in your head.
Tinnitus and TMD
A neuromuscular dentist however, understands that tinnitus from TMD is treatable by treating the underlying causes of TMD. There can be many factors that cause TMD, some of them include:
- Grinding your teeth
- Misaligned jaw
- Missing teeth
- Physical trauma
Once TMD is diagnosed, there are many possible treatment paths that may be followed.
- Dental appliances
- TENs therapy
- Orthodontia
- Realignment of the jaw
- Surgery
Neuromuscular Dentistry
Fortunately, a neuromuscular dentist is specially trained to treat TMD using all of these options so you will not have to be referred to another specialist. If you suffer from tinnitus from TMD, please contact St. Louis tinnitus relief specialist Dr. Quigless today. Using the latest neuromuscular diagnosing techniques, he will be able to diagnose and treat this maddening condition.
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