TMJ

Katy, Galveston, Houston and Sugar Land, Texas Neuromuscular Dentist

Treatment Modalities

After diagnosing the problem, a variety of treatments may be recommended. Initial or Phase 1 treatments are aimed to eliminate the TMJ pain - the symptoms resulting from the actual problem. In the second stage or Phase II, the actual treatment to correct the problem is implemented.

• Ultra low frequency TENS on head and neck
• Ionophoresis
  (pain reduction)
• Moist heat
  (muscular relaxation)
• Pharmacologic agents
  (analgesia, anti-inflammatory)
• Muscle exercises
  (increases range of motion)
• Functional exercises
  (strengthens opposing muscle groups)
• Pain Release Splint (PRS) to cushion the TMJ
  (soft plastic mouth guard that fits the lower teeth)
• Neuromuscular Oral Orthotic
  (clear, hard plastic mouth guard that fits on the lower teeth and allows your jaw to function in the correct position)

What we do after the pain is gone, the jaw is stabilized,or maximum medical improvement is reached:

• Occlusal equilibration to even the bite (eliminates physical stress to muscles)
• Comprehensive prosthetic crown and bridge to replace missing teeth even the bite in severe cases, and/or build up the bite if vertical height is needed (eliminates dental stress and causes of pain problems)
• Orthopedic repositioning appliance or oral orthotic which is worn long term on top of the natural teeth (allows muscles to attain a relaxed position)
• Orthodontics (moving teeth to the new improved bite position).

Call our Houston neuromuscular dentist, Dr. Konig for a TMJ examination if you feel you have TMJ, head, neck or facial pain symptoms.

View more before and after images

Dr. Konig's Headaches Resources

For more information, or to schedule a consultation in our Houston, Texas office, please email or call us today.

Providing treatment for migraine headaches and TMJ with neuromuscular dentistry for patients across the U.S., for international patients and in the Houston, Texas area including Galveston, Katy, and Sugar Land.