Headaches

Pain in and around the jaw areas

The sound of your jaw popping or clicking

Dizziness or vertigo

Stiff or sore neck and shoulder muscles

Ringing in your ears or tingling in your fingers

Toothaches or sensitive teeth unrelated to cavities

Clogging or stuffiness in your ears

Limited mouth opening

Grinding or clenching of your teeth

Abnormal wear at the gum line or a loss of tooth enamel

If so, you may be experiencing TMD or Temporomandibular Disorder.  TMD is a condition where there is a lack of harmony of function of the teeth, muscles, and joints.  As a result the teeth can be prematurely worn, the muscles can be in painful spasm, or the joints can be worn.

Dr. Hedge treats this condition utilizing neuromuscular concepts. This is a technique founded on the belief that a healthy smile begins with a healthy bite (occlusion). This method of treatment utilizes computerized analysis to determine the optimal physiologic position of the jaw by measuring the relaxed position of of the head and neck muscles - then repositions the jaw to exact measurements.