Finding the right balance is important in many areas of life and health. It is no different when it comes to oral and dental health. Your jaw and its teeth and facial muscles all can influence how you approach life from a comfort standpoint. If these areas of the body are not working properly, severe pain can occur. A debilitating condition can develop and persist for years, unless a proper balance is achieved.

Dr. Hwang is skilled in finding that balance. The problems we see can be described in many ways, including TMJ or TMD, which basically means a jaw joint imbalance. It is technically called Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction. Other imbalances in or around your jaw muscles can cause facial muscle pain (Myofacial Pain and Dysfunction), tooth pain, and even neck, head and back pain. Of course, locating the reason for this pain is the most important element of Dr. Hwang’s therapy.

Because you have pain in your teeth does not necessarily mean something is wrong with a tooth, so pulling teeth or a root canal might not be the answer. Conversely, jaw, neck, head, back or facial pain might actually occur because of how your teeth come together. Worn or crooked teeth, an over or under bite and uneven teeth can cause all types of pain that can occur from your temple to the middle of your back. Disease and decay often are not the guilty parties. Dr. Hwang can bring harmony to your oral health and remove a lifetime of pain. Of course, every patient with head, neck or back pain might not get the results they desire from these methods but Dr. Hwang has given many patients freedom from pain.

To determine the cause of your pain and to develop solutions for relieving it, we do a complete dental health history and other important diagnostic tests to find a ‘proper balance.’

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