To learn more about the TMJ headache treatment at our Bonita Springs office, as well as our other effective methods for TMJ treatment, Naples and Fort Myers can contact the practice of Dr. Fred Eck.
Bonita Springs Dental Care
Dr. Fred Eck & Associates
8951 Bonita Beach Road
Suite 206
Bonita Springs, Florida 34135
Phone: (239) 494-4088
Fax: (239) 992-8644
Marco Dental Care
Dr. Fred Eck & Associates
950 N. Collier Blvd. Suite 305
Marco Island, Florida 34145
Phone: (239) 719-1044
Fax: (239) 389-4999
Fort Myers Dental Care
Dr. Fred Eck & Associates
5781 Lee Blvd. Ste. 103
Lehigh Acres, Florida 33971
Located in Crossroads Plaza
Phone: (239) 303-4546
Testimonial
"In the past I would cringe when patients had TMJ problems. I had heard 'just put a splint on it.' When I started sending my patients to Dr. Eck I experienced a new sense of peace. My patients would return comfortable and ready for restorative dentistry. Not only were my patients' headaches gone, so were mine."
-Dr. Gene Steele
TMJ Headache and Facial Pain Treatment — Relief for Our Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, and Naples Patients
On either side of the head where the jaw connects to the skull is a temporomandibular joint ( TMJ). These essential joints are responsible for all movement of the jaw, whether it be for eating, speaking, or just yawning. TMJ disorders are common, and symptoms such as facial pain and headaches are often misdiagnosed. Instead of initially having effective TMJ treatment, our Fort Myers and Naples patients many times undergo futile therapies that provide little or no relief. Getting on a merry-go-round of misdiagnoses and ineffectual treatments for TMJ problems can cause depression and severely disrupt daily life. Dr. Fred Eck has extensive training and experience in TMJ treatment and can precisely diagnose and treat a TMJ disorder. At our Bonita Springs practice, our Fort Myers and Naples patients who have suffered the often debilitating symptoms of a TMJ problem have found substantial relief through the healing treatments of Dr. Eck.
- The Symptoms of TMJ Disorders
- TMJ Treatment
- Occlusal Analysis
- Contact Dr. Eck for Effective Diagnosis and Treatment
The Symptoms of TMJ Disorders
Though most people don't associate dentistry with headache treatment, our Bonita Springs dentist successfully uses TMJ treatment with Fort Myers and Naples patients to treat recurring headaches as well as facial pain and several other incapacitating symptoms related to a TMJ disorder. Many of our patients who have long blamed their headaches and facial pain on sinus problems are very surprised to learn that a TMJ disorder has been the source of their problems. They are gratified to finally get relief through Dr. Eck's effective treatments. Symptoms of TMJ disorders include:
- Facial pain. Neural pathways can carry TMJ pain to other sites on the face, leading the patient and physician not knowledgeable about TMJ disorders to misinterpret the pain's source. In addition to causing sore muscles on the face, TMJ pain can travel to the neck and cause extreme discomfort. Dr. Eck can accurately diagnose TMJ-related pain and provide effective treatment.
- Headaches. Constant TMJ-related headaches can destroy the enjoyment of life. Our patients have praised the TMJ headache treatment at our Bonita Springs office as life changing. Dr. Eck's skillful diagnosis and treatment can end TMJ headaches once and for all.
- Earache and hearing problems. Because the temporomandibular joints are located near the ears, TMJ pain can be misdiagnosed as emanating from the ears. Intense pain can affect hearing.
- Dizziness. A TMJ disorder can affect the delicate balance-regulating structures of the inner ear and cause mild to severe dizziness. This is one of the most misdiagnosed TMJ-disorder symptoms. Our Bonita Springs TMJ dentist, Dr. Fred Eck, has the training, knowledge, and experience to quickly and correctly determine if dizziness is caused by a TMJ problem.
- Limited jaw movement. This can impact eating, speaking, and the myriad other functions of the mouth. This can also cause the patient to suffer embarrassment and loss of self-confidence.
- Clicking sounds when the jaw moves. Though usually only loud enough for the patient to hear, these can be audible to others at times, causing discomfort and embarrassment.
If you recognize any of the above symptoms and have been unable to find relief, contact our Bonita Springs office today for TMJ treatment. We serve Naples, Fort Myers, and all surrounding areas. Dr. Eck's reputation is fast becoming known nationally.
TMJ Treatment
Many of our patients who suffer from recurring headaches, facial pain, and other TMJ symptoms come to us as a last resort because they simply cannot believe that a TMJ problem could be the source of their troubles. They are convinced that a neurological problem or sinus condition must be the cause. When Dr. Eck diagnoses their TMJ problem and provides treatment that ends their symptoms, they are both greatly surprised and relieved. If you have been troubled by symptoms of TMJ and have not been able to obtain relief, you should consider alternative treatment. Dr. Eck will perform a thorough analysis of your jaw structure and bite to make a precise diagnosis of any TMJ problems you may have. Then he will provide effective treatment so that you can finally get relief from the pain and other discomfort that have been such an imposition in your life.
In providing TMJ treatment to a Naples or Fort Myers patient, Dr. Eck first gives the patient a thorough dental exam and takes x-rays of the temporomandibular joints. However, if the exam and x-rays don't reveal the cause of TMJ pain, Dr. Eck will perform occlusal (or, bite) analysis. In many cases, so that he can analyze a TMJ or bite disorder more precisely and determine the best treatment plan, Dr. Eck also requests that a patient have an MRI or CAT scan. Dr. Eck may employ orthodontics if he determines that misalignment of the teeth is causing stress to the jaw. Using a treatment regimen that specifically addresses the needs of each patient, our TMJ dentist in Bonita Springs provides lasting relief from the pain and emotional side effects of a TMJ problem.
Occlusal Analysis
A critical factor in TMJ treatment is occlusal analysis. Occlusion refers to the way the teeth meet when biting. If the teeth do not come together properly, TMJ disorders, as well facial pain, headaches, periodontal problems, and broken or chipped teeth, can result. Malocclusion can be caused by a misalignment of the teeth, teeth grinding (also called bruxing), uneven jaw growth, and teeth crowding. Dr. Eck performs precise occlusal analysis to identify and treat the source of a bite problem. By effectively addressing the cause or causes of a malocclusion, our TMJ dentist helps patients attain a proper bite so that symptoms disappear and quality of life improves greatly.
Contact Dr. Eck for Effective Diagnosis and Treatment
The key to successful TMJ and headache treatment is adequate and accurate diagnosis. Dr. Eck is one of the few dentists who reads and interprets MRIs and other complex diagnostic images required to properly diagnose the source of pain. To end the debilitating symptoms of a temporomandibular joint disorder with Dr. Eck's highly effective TMJ treatment, Fort Myers and Naples residents should contact our Bonita Springs practice today. The TMJ disorder solutions, including headache treatment, at our Bonita Springs office can transform a person's life.