Dr. Duke, A Leading Salt Lake City TMJ Dentist

Professional Treatment for Salt Lake City TMJ Patients

Headaches, migraines, jaw pain… sound familiar? If you’re like millions of Americans, then your symptoms may be related to a jaw-joint disorder known as TMJ dysfunction or TMD. If you’re like millions of other Americans, then you’re probably not aware that your dentist can arrest the nagging pain that interrupts your lifestyle and eradicate the underlying causes. As an LVI dentist, Dr. David Duke has extensive training in TMJ therapy and the related field of neuromuscular dentistry. From his Salt Lake City dental office, he has successfully diagnosed and treated hundreds of patients who suffer from chronic headaches and migraines related to TMD.

We invite you to call Dr. David Duke at 801-355-2202 for an initial consulation.

First of all, you’re probably wondering what TMJ stands for. The acronym refers to the Temporomandibular Joints, which hold the jaw to the skull. You can feel the joint working if you place your fingers in front of your ears and open and close your mouth. These joints are among the most sensitive and complex in the human body. They’re highly sensitive to stress, trauma, and alterations in your bite. Tens of millions Americans currently suffer from misaligned TMJ joints – or TMD.

Common symptoms of TMD include:

Chronic headaches and migraines
Pain in the jaw or cheeks
Stiff or locked jaw
Clicking or popping jaw
Ringing in the ears
Unexplained tooth wear

Dr. Duke studied the relationship between the Temporomandibular joints, the mouth, jaw, and facial muscles at the world’s premier aesthetic/neuromuscular school – the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI). Using modern technology and non-surgical techniques, he can discover the underlying causes of your pain and reposition the joints into their ideal arrangement. Most patients find relief with a custom-made orthotic, which resembles a thin, flexible athletic mouthguard and is worn at night. Other TMD therapies include orthodontics and bite adjustment.

Common Questions from Salt Lake City TMJ Patients:

What does it mean to be “LVI trained?”

In order to expand his knowledge and understanding of dentistry, Dr. Duke regularly attends continuing education courses. LVI is recognized nationwide as the largest and most comprehensive facility for helping dentists expand their knowledge of aesthetic neuromuscular dentistry. The techniques learned at LVI give Dr. Duke insight into the latest treatment modalities for achieving overall dental harmony.

Neuromuscular dentistry sounds complicated. What’s involved?

Neuromuscular dentistry is simply the field of dentistry that deals with the relationship between the jaw, teeth, joints, and facial muscles. A neuromuscular dentist recognizes the interconnectedness of the oral system and makes every effort to preserve or restore this harmony through proven dental techniques.

What is a TENS unit, and how does it help?

A Trascutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation (TENS) unit sends low-frequency electrical impulses to the jaw muscles. The TENS unit flushes toxins from the area and relaxes the jaw muscles. After a TENS-ing session, Dr. Duke can determine your ideal jaw position and record the information for improved diagnostics and more accurate treatment.

Where are you located?

Dr. Duke’s dental office is located at 420 E. South Temple, Suite 410 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Centrally-located, our office is convenient for North and South Salt Lake City Residents. Call today to schedule your appointment with Dr. Duke and abolish chronic facial pain forever.

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