Are you bothered by a range of painful symptoms that just never seem to go away\u2014symptoms like migraine headaches, earaches, or pain in your neck, temples, or shoulders?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If so, consider scheduling an appointment with Dr. Michel<\/a>, as these are all signs that you may have temporomandibular joint disorder<\/a>, or TMD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Caused by a misaligned bite, stress, or possibly other factors, TMD<\/strong> can seriously damage your smile if it\u2019s left untreated. That\u2019s the bad news. The good news is that it can<\/em> be treated, and often with something as simple as oral appliance therapy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Treating TMD with Oral Appliance Therapy<\/strong> Oral appliance therapy<\/strong> involves, first of all, determining your optimal jaw alignment and, second of all, creating a custom-made oral appliance<\/strong> that will help correct that alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How long you will need to wear your oral appliance<\/strong> and at what time of the day will depend on your own situation. In some cases, it may only be necessary to wear your oral appliance<\/strong> while you sleep. In other cases, you may need to wear it during the day, but only for a short amount of time. A consultation visit at our Topeka dental office<\/a> should tell us all we need to know to get your treatment started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you think you may be suffering from symptoms of TMD<\/strong>, contact our office today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Michel<\/strong>. We can answer any questions you might have, whether about TMD<\/strong>, TMJ therapy<\/strong>, or any of our preventive<\/a>, cosmetic<\/a>, and periodontal services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n