TMJ/Jaw Joint Treatments Near Boulder Colorado

At the Boulder dental office of Dr. Carolyn Kupka, we follow a treatment philosophy that encourages the use of conservative, non-surgical solutions to TMJ problems.

We feel the key to delivering relief from symptoms and restoring balance begins with complete and accurate diagnosis. We use state-of-the-art technology, including 3-D jaw tracking capability, in order to identify muscle and jaw imbalance.

Specific function of your joint is documented with jaw tracking. Then the TENS, a mild pulsing unit, is used to deprogram any jaw muscle spasm, break up toxins like lactic acid, and flow healthy oxygen through the blood to the muscles. With this relaxation, a muscles-at-rest position of the jaw is determined and a bite splint is fabricated to be worn usually over the lower teeth.

We work closely with other health professionals to relax the muscles and fine tune this healthy bite position. Most often the list of painful symptoms will decrease or  subside altogether! From there, you choose if any other stabilization of the bite is desirable.

For a comprehensive TMJ evaluation performed by a skilled neuromuscular dentist, visit Dr. Kupka's Boulder office today. Contact Dr. Kupka for a personal bite consultation.