Orthotics Baytown, Houston
Dr. Wooten Offers Orthotics For The Relief Of TMJ Symptoms
Orthotics is an area of medicine dedicated to the correction of musculoskeletal deformities and abnormalities. At our practice serving Baytown, Houston, and surrounding areas, dental orthotic devices can address TMJ disorder symptoms and provide lasting relief from pain. Orthotic treatment takes the form of removable acrylic appliances that are worn on the teeth. Each appliance is specifically designed to fit the individual needs of the patient.
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Our experienced dental professional, Dr. David R. Wooten, is a leader in the field of comprehensive TMJ care. If you would like to learn more about the procedures and treatments available at our Baytown practice, or if you are experiencing TMJ disorder symptoms and seeking diagnostic testing, contact Dynamic Dental Solutions today.
About Orthotic Treatment for TMJ Symptoms
Orthotic devices are adjustable and, in many cases, serve as an effective non-surgical solution to TMJ pain. Orthotic treatment is frequently referred to as occlusal splint therapy. The purpose of this treatment is to quickly address the symptoms of TMJ disorder. Rarely, if ever, is orthotic therapy meant to treat the root cause or causes of pain. Instead, at our practice serving Baytown and the entire Houston area, orthotic treatment is used for rapid TMJ disorder pain relief, alleviating symptoms and allowing those with acute TMJ cases to "buy time" while more long-term treatments are explored.
Occlusal splints may also be used to assist in the diagnosis of TMJ disorder. When symptoms are vague and do not fit the normal clinical pattern, or when the diagnostic findings are inconclusive, a substantial reduction of symptoms through occlusal splint therapy can help to confirm the validity of a TMJ dysfunction diagnosis.
About the Occlusal Splint
An occlusal splint may consist of two removable dental appliances: one to fit the lower teeth and one to fit the upper teeth. In addition to managing TMJ disorder symptoms and providing relief from pain, our dental professionals also use occlusal splints to protect the surfaces of teeth when a patient grinds their teeth at night and to stabilize teeth and prevent them from moving out of place.
Learn about Relieving TMJ Symptoms at Our Practice Serving the Greater Houston Area
If you are experiencing TMJ disorder symptoms and are seeking rapid relief, orthotic treatment at our Baytown, Texas practice serving Greater Houston may be right for you. To learn more about this and other TMJ disorder treatments, contact our practice today.
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Dr. David R. Wooten
1410 Cedar Bayou Rd, Baytown, TX 77520
