Cincinnati TMJ Dentist
“After my initial evaluation, Dr Peck recommended a personalized treatment plan for me, which included realigning my bite to alleviate years of pain caused by TMJ disorder and nighttime teeth grinding. His commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technology and attention to detail is second to none.” — April Lewis
If you suffer from TMJ disorder, you need the relief that comes from having a customized treatment plan created by an experienced dentist. Since most dental programs don’t include training in TMD, dentists must pursue and receive further education in order to provide expert treatment. Dr. Fred Peck is a graduate of the Dawson Academy and the Kois Center, two respected dental institutes offering advanced training in occlusion (the position of the bite). Added to that are his many years of experience
Symptoms of TMJ Disorder
TMJ disorder has a variety of symptoms, including the following:
- Clicking or popping of the jaw joint
- Pain from jaw movement
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Headaches
- Ear pain
- Jaw locking
- Pain or tenderness in the area of the jaw joint
- Neck or shoulder pain
TMD Treatments We Provide
Because of the complexity of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), there is no one-size-fits-all approach to TMD treatment. To get started, Dr. Peck will perform a comprehensive exam and thoroughly review your medical history. He’ll also seek to identify the presence of any habitual behaviors, such as teeth grinding or lip biting, that can adversely affect jaw muscle or joint function. From the insight these provide, Dr. Peck can deduce the cause of your TMJ disorder and recommend the appropriate treatment.
If your TMD is muscle-related, it may be rooted in habits that have strained your chewing muscles. Treatment recommendations in these cases typically include one or more of the following:
- Physical therapy for your jaw muscles
- Botox
- Posture or habit modifications
- Bite splint
A bite splint is typically prescribed for overnight wear. It can be used to prevent nighttime teeth grinding as well as to promote proper jaw alignment and muscle relaxation.
If your teeth have undergone trauma, uneven wear, or extensive dental work, your TMD may be the result of an uneven bite. In these cases, treatment recommendations involve making strategic adjustments to your teeth in order to restore proper bite function. This looks different for each individual, as it depends on the degree of bite misalignment. Some patients experience bite restoration through the grinding of select teeth. In more severe cases, we may recommend crowning all of the teeth in a process known as full-mouth reconstruction. To learn more, visit our Full-Mouth Reconstruction page.
Our TMJ Dentistry Credentials
Dr. Fred Peck obtained advanced training in occlusion at the Dawson Academy and the Kois Center. To stay up-to-date in dentistry, he regularly completes 100-200 hours of continuing education each year, which is about 6 times that which is required by the state of Ohio. The leading cosmetic dentist in Cincinnati, Dr. Peck is also an Accredited Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
Experience Relief
To take the first step toward treatment for your TMJ disorder, give us a call at (513) 621-7666. Or feel free to request an appointment online, and we’ll reach out to you for scheduling.
