St. Charles Dentist Eases Patients Headaches Caused By TMJ Pain

    ST. CHARLES, IL, November 24, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, over 10 million Americans suffer from a Temporal Mandibular (TMD) Disorder. It shouldn't be ignored because most TMD cases cause pain, and many patients don't know how to relieve their discomfort.

"I have over 15 years of experience treating TMJ and sleep apnea in St Charles. It's extremely important to get treatment for both issues. Some people might have pain and other symptoms that come and go, so it doesn't seem that bad or they 'get used to it'. Ignoring a TMD disorder won't be good for oral health, general health, and jaw function later on and Sleep Apnea can lead to stroke, heart disease and death We like to approach TMJ and OSA cases early on by using effective, non-invasive treatment," said Dr. Lynn Lipskis.

Radiating pain in the jaw, neck or face seems to be the common issue for patients. Facial pain, poor sleep quality, and the accompanying headaches, can cause a "snowball effect" increases pain and dysfunction. To combat it, Drs. Lynn and Edmund Lipskis use their extensive dental experience and knowledge of TMD disorders to help assess and treat TMJ cases.

At the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Chicago, patients receive OSA (Sleep apnea) and TMD/chronic pain therapy. These therapies usually involve wearing a removable oral orthotic to help reposition the jaw. Why choose this type of treatment? Correct support and position will help relieve tension of the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. Dr. Lynn Lipskis recommends patients wear an oral TMJ orthotic for 10-12 weeks, 24 hours a day. After daytime treatment, patients can begin to only wear the nighttime orthotic. Therapy also calls for bi-weekly visits for therapeutic treatment. Upon completing their therapy, close to 80 percent of Drs. Lynn and Edmund Lipskis' patients only need to come back for periodic maintenance visits. The TMJ is one of the most complex joints in the body, so they are making great strides in the field of TMD and chronic facial pain in St. Charles.

"We will need to diagnose TMD disorder before starting treatment. During an exam, we inspect the jaw joints for tenderness. If we can pinpoint the pain, we also want to identify whether there are clicking or popping noises caused by jaw movement. Moreover, we will note concerns regarding facial muscle function and the results we get from our computer assisted jaw analysis," said Dr. Lynn Lipskis.

For patients living in St. Charles, headaches and facial pain treatment should be left to the experts, Drs. Lynn and Edmund Lipskis, at the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Chicago. To schedule an appointment with Drs. Edmund and Lynn Lipskis, call today at 630-762-8700 or visit their comprehensive website at www.tmjandsleeptherapycentreofchicago.com. It's easy to submit an appointment request via their website. A friendly and helpful team member contacts patients in a timely manner.

Media Contact:
TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Chicago
Drs. Lynn and Edmund Lipskis
[email protected]
15 North Sixth Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 762-8700
www.tmjandsleeptherapycentreofchicago.com

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