Las Vegas Orthodontist Describes TMJ and TMD

“Many experts estimate that the majority of Americans suffer somewhat from TMD,” explains Dr. Alpan, a Las Vegas Invisalign provider. “But only a small percentage of patients receive the necessary help. If you have some or all of the symptoms, look for a dentist with the necessary expertise to offer you a range of treatments.”

Symptoms: Symptoms of a TMJ disorder include:

• Face pain

• Jaw pain

• Soreness in neck or shoulders

• Headaches

• Limited jaw movement

• Broken or worn teeth

• Tooth pain

• Locking of the jaw

• Tingling or numbness in the arms

• A clicking or popping sound in the jaw

Diagnosis: When you visit the dentist, he or she will conduct a thorough examination of your joints and muscles to check for pain, clicking, or difficulty moving. Your dentist may take x-rays or make an impression of your teeth to create a mold that shows how your teeth fit together and how your jaw is working. Your dentist will also want to know other details of your medical history that may be relevant.

“Unfortunately problems with the TM joints are often misdiagnosed or dismissed,” relates Dr. Alpan, a Las Vegas orthodontics practiotioner. “And not every dentist is well-versed in the symptoms or treatments for this issue. It’s important to find the right specialist to handle your problem.”

Treatment: There are a variety of treatments for TMD depending on the symptoms and the cause of the problem. Options include:

• A mouth guard or appliance

• Braces or other orthodontic treatments

• Crowns or other dental work to change your bite

• Medication

• Relaxation exercises or biofeedback

• TENS treatment to help the muscles relax

• Surgery as a last resort

Learn More
To learn more about Las Vegas NV braces provider Dr. David Alpan, visit the Web site at http://www.aeortho.com, or call at 702-784-0500.

About Dr. David Alpan
Dr. David Alpan earned his DDS degree from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco and became licensed to practice dentistry in California and Nevada in 1996. In 1998, he received his Orthodontic Specialty certificate. He was awarded a Master of Science in Dentistry (MSD) for his masters' thesis on the results of the two-year TMJ research project he did during his orthodontic specialty training.

Dr. David Alpan founded Aesthetic Orthodontics in Los Angeles in 1998 – and in Beverly Hills and Las Vegas in 1999. Every year he and all the members of his team take continuing education courses to keep current with the most modern orthodontic treatment and TMJ treatment methods.

Certified as an Invisalign provider in 1999, Dr. Alpan was hired by Align Technology in 2001 to teach orthodontists and general dentists to become certified Invisalign providers. Since then he taught over 6,000 dentists how to use Invisalign. He has treated over 1,000 patients with Invisalign as of March 2009. He has also served as a consultant and an integral part of the clinical education department for Align Technology.

Dr. David Alpan was certified as a LingualCare iBraces provider in 2001 and as a Damon System Braces provider in 2004.

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