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TMJ/TMD Treatment

At Winterholler Dentistry, Dr. Patrice Winterholler understands the profound impact Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders can have on your daily life. TMJ disorders affect the jaw joint and surrounding muscles, leading to symptoms such as jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty chewing.

This discomfort can extend to the face, neck, and shoulders and may even disrupt your sleep due to airway issues.

TMJ Disorder Treatment for Enhanced Quality of Life

Dr. Winterholler approaches TMJ disorders from a neuromuscular perspective, aiming to optimally align the jaw, teeth, and muscles. By addressing the root causes of TMJ dysfunction, she crafts personalized treatment plans tailored to your needs. This comprehensive care not only alleviates pain but also improves overall oral function and well-being, helping you regain comfort and balance.

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Comprehensive Approach to TMJ Disorders

With extensive experience in diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders and related neuromuscular conditions, Dr. Winterholler focuses on long-term solutions that address the root causes of your pain. Utilizing advanced training in neuromuscular dentistry, she customizes each treatment plan to your specific needs.

Understanding the Impact of a Misaligned Bite

During your consultation, Dr. Winterholler will diagnose your malocclusion and TMJ disorder, creating a personalized treatment plan using a neuromuscular approach.

Three common types of malocclusions include:

Overbite (Class II Malocclusion):
Upper teeth significantly overlap lower teeth, often resulting in a recessed chin appearance.
Underbite (Class III Malocclusion):
Lower teeth extend past upper teeth, leading to a prominent lower jaw.
Crossbite:
Some upper teeth sit inside lower teeth when biting, causing uneven wear and misalignment.

A misaligned bite can cause:

Chronic pain in the head, neck, and shoulders:
Misalignment strains jaw muscles, causing tension and discomfort in these areas.
Airway and Breathing Issues:
Malocclusion can restrict airflow, leading to breathing difficulties and sleep disorders.
Facial Aesthetics/Asymmetry:
Jaw misalignment affects facial balance, impacting both appearance and function.

Neuromuscular dentistry seeks to achieve optimal alignment of the jaw, teeth, and muscles, alleviating these symptoms and restoring balance.

Get out of pain and begin living life to its fullest again!

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Cutting-Edge Treatment Technology

Splint Therapy
The K7x Evaluation System employs advanced technology to track jaw movements, measure muscle activity, and analyze TMJ sounds. This allows us to pinpoint the root cause of your pain and determine your jaw’s optimal position. Using the J5 Dental TENS Unit, we relax your muscles to their resting length, easing discomfort through gentle electrical nerve stimulation. Once your jaw is properly aligned, we create a custom, prescriptive splint in our in-house lab. This comfortable, removable, and discreet splint maintains your jaw in the ideal position, gradually correcting your bite and providing lasting relief from TMJ symptoms.
Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedic Treatments
Our practice combines orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics to address bite issues, jaw misalignment, and facial asymmetry. Techniques such as Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) widen the upper maxilla, relieving TMJ-related pain, improving jaw alignment, and enhancing facial symmetry. This approach not only alleviates chronic pain but also improves bone structure for a more balanced appearance and can enhance upper airway breathing, reducing issues like sleep apnea. Treatments like MARPE expanders and clear aligners offer a discreet and effective solution for long-term oral health and aesthetics.
Dental Work for Bite Correction
In some cases, precise adjustments, including enamel removal and tooth bonding, are used to realign the bite and improve function. For more significant adjustments, porcelain crowns are available through our in-house dental lab, allowing us to complete procedures efficiently in one visit.
Myofunctional Therapy
We also recommend working with a myofunctional therapist to correct tongue postures. Proper tongue posture is crucial for orofacial development, influencing how the teeth, jaws, and facial structures align and function. Correct tongue posture can improve airway function, facial aesthetics, and overall oral health.

Why Choose Us?

We are dedicated to providing personalized care that addresses not just the symptoms but also the underlying causes of your TMJ disorder. With advanced diagnostic and treatment tools and expertise in neuromuscular dentistry, we ensure comprehensive care tailored to your needs.

Dr. Winterholler’s unique professional background makes her exceptionally qualified in TMJ disorder treatments and orthodontics.

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Get out of pain and begin living life to its fullest again!

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Locations and Contact Information

We offer TMJ disorder treatments at our Arizona locations in Scottsdale and Payson. If you are experiencing TMJ disorder symptoms or have questions about our treatment options, please contact us to schedule a consultation. We look forward to helping you find relief and restore your quality of life.

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TMJ/TMD Treatment

TMJ/TMD Treatment

TMJ Disorder Treatment for Enhanced Quality of Life

Comprehensive Approach to TMJ Disorders

Understanding the Impact of a Misaligned Bite

A misaligned bite can cause:

Get out of pain and begin living life to its fullest again!

Cutting-Edge Treatment Technology

Why Choose Us?

Get out of pain and begin living life to its fullest again!

Locations and Contact Information

Serving Communities Across the State of Arizona

Scottsdale Office

Payson Office