TMJ Therapy For Jaw Pain
Chronic headaches, facial pain, and bite dysfunction can severely impact your daily routine and overall well-being. Dr. Amie Rockow-Nelson, an active member of the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics, provides advanced TMJ treatment and neuromuscular dentistry in Ames to help patients identify the underlying causes of chronic discomfort. We carefully evaluate your unique anatomy and create a personalized treatment plan focused on restoring comfort, function, and long-term oral health.
Comprehensive Neuromuscular Evaluation
We provide advanced TMJ treatment and neuromuscular dentistry for patients in Ames and the surrounding rural communities. Using modern diagnostic technology, we evaluate jaw function, muscle activity, and bite alignment to develop personalized treatment plans designed around your unique needs.
- Comprehensive evaluations that help guide personalized TMJ treatment recommendations.
- Neuromuscular dentistry technology that helps us understand how your jaw, muscles, and bite work together.
- Comfort-focused therapies designed to relieve chronic jaw tension and muscle fatigue.
- Custom oral appliances that support comfortable jaw function and protect your smile.
- Complimentary consultations to learn more about TMJ therapy and your treatment options.
Or Call (515) 956-3700
Our TMJ Diagnosis And Therapy Options
At Ames Center for Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, we take a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating TMJ disorders. Rather than simply treating your symptoms, we evaluate how your jaw joints, muscles, and bite work together to identify the underlying cause of your discomfort. From advanced diagnostics to custom oral appliances and long-term bite rehabilitation, every treatment plan is personalized to help you achieve lasting relief.
K-7 System Evaluation
We use the K-7 System to evaluate how your jaw moves and functions in real time. By measuring jaw movement with exceptional precision, we can identify a more balanced resting position for your jaw and facial muscles, helping guide your TMJ treatment plan.
T-Scan Bite Analysis
T-Scan technology allows us to digitally measure bite force and tooth contact timing with remarkable accuracy. These insights help us identify uneven bite pressure that may contribute to jaw pain, muscle fatigue, headaches, and TMJ dysfunction.
EMG Muscle Evaluation
Electromyography (EMG) measures the activity of your jaw and facial muscles while they are at rest and during function. This information helps us identify areas of excessive muscle tension and better understand how your muscles may be contributing to chronic TMJ symptoms.
TENS Therapy
Before developing your treatment plan, we may recommend TENS therapy to gently relax overworked jaw muscles. This comfortable, non-invasive treatment helps reduce muscle tension while allowing us to evaluate your jaw in a more natural, relaxed position.
Custom TMJ Orthotics
Many patients benefit from a custom-made TMJ orthotic designed to reduce stress on the jaw joints and surrounding muscles. Unlike over-the-counter night guards, these appliances are precisely customized to your bite and carefully adjusted throughout treatment to improve comfort, stability, and function. Using digital impressions and SprintRay 3D printing technology, we can fabricate highly accurate appliances that support your personalized treatment plan.
Long-Term Bite Rehabilitation
For some patients, relieving TMJ pain is only the beginning. Once your jaw has stabilized, we may recommend additional treatment, such as selective bite adjustments, restorative dentistry, orthodontics, or cosmetic dentistry, to help maintain a healthy bite and reduce the likelihood of future TMJ problems.
A Relaxing Path To Pain Relief
We understand that living with chronic TMJ symptoms can affect every aspect of your daily life. At our Ames dental office, we provide a non-judgmental, comfortable environment where your well-being comes first. To help make your experience as relaxing as possible, we offer sedation dentistry, warm blankets, and other comfort-focused amenities while we evaluate your bite and jaw function.
Schedule Your TMJ Consultation Today
We are excited to welcome you into our dental family and help you achieve a comfortable, highly functional smile. Discover how personalized TMJ treatment in Ames and focused neuromuscular care can improve your comfort, function, and quality of life.
Or Call (515) 956-3700
Explore Our Other Dental Services
We provide a comprehensive guide to the TMJ treatment and neuromuscular dentistry services available at our Ames dental office. Our goal is to help you understand your options and find the right path toward lasting comfort, improved function, and better oral health.
Sleep Apnea
Treatment
Improve your nightly rest and reduce symptoms commonly linked to TMJ disorders with custom oral appliances designed for sleep-disordered breathing and airway support.
Full Mouth
Reconstruction
Restore proper bite alignment, reduce excess jaw strain, and improve long-term comfort with customized full mouth reconstruction and TMJ-focused restorative care.
Sedation
Dentistry
Relax comfortably during your TMJ treatment visits with calming sedation options designed to ease dental anxiety, jaw tension, and treatment-related stress.