Daniel J Pope DDS
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Since
the teeth, jaw joints, and muscles can all be involved, treatment
will involve several phases. The first goal is to relieve the muscle
spasm and pain. This requires physical therapy and special
exercises. A temporary device (known as an orthotic or "sprint") is
fabricated to be worn over the teeth until the bite is stabilized.
We place special emphasis on minimizing the visibility of
appliances! Permanent correction may involve crowns, orthodontics,
and selective reshaping of the teeth. If the jaw itself is damaged,
it must be treated specifically. Though infrequent, surgery is
sometimes required to correct a damaged joint.
TMJ - Temporomandibular
Disorders
In Palatine Illinois and the surrounding
Barrington - Arlington Heights - Rolling Meadows - Long Grove IL areas.
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