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Approximately 10 million American are affected by temporomandiubular joint (TMJ) disorder, which can cause severe facial pain and affect overall health and wellbeing. Dr. Ronald Buro, cosmetic dentist in Leesburg, VA, recently introduced new technology that is helping patients with TMJ disorder regain control of their health and live in less pain. Continue reading
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Oct 29, 2013 /prREACH/ -- Approximately 10 million American are affected by temporomandiubular joint (TMJ) disorder, which can cause severe facial pain and affect overall health and wellbeing. Dr. Ronald Buro, cosmetic dentist in Leesburg, VA, recently introduced new technology that is helping patients with TMJ disorder regain control of their health and live in less pain.
TMJ disorder is a condition that affects the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles that control the movement of the jaw. Most people with TMJ disorders experience constant jaw muscle stiffness, radiating pain in the face or neck, severe clenching or grinding of the teeth during sleep, or painful clicking or popping of the jaw joint.
“While TMJ disorder does affect the health of the teeth, overall, it affects the general well-being of our patients,” said Dr. Ronald Buro, TMJ dentist in Leesburg, VA. “It affects the way they eat, talk, sleep, and how they function in their daily lives because of pain. By eliminating this constant pain through our TMJ treatments, we’re able to provide our patients with a much higher quality of life, in addition to preserving their teeth structure.”
To treat TMJ disorder in patients, Dr. Buro uses customized craniomandibular orthotics that are designed to take pressure off of the jaw joint and the muscles that surround it. These orthotics, or splints, essentially “re-set, or “re-program” the jaw muscles that have, through muscle memory, come to be constantly tense and engaged.
TMJ disorder can at times also be caused by malocclusion due to the loss of permanent teeth. As a certified dental implants dentist at Family First Dental & Orthodontic Center in Leesburg, VA, Dr. Buro is also able to provide patients with prosthetic implants that can likewise help with their TMJ condition.
In addition to treating TMJ disorder, Dr. Buro is also highly experienced with a variety of cosmetic procedures including crowns, implants, veneers, bridges, and teeth whitening in Leesburg, VA.
Dr. Buro completed his dental education at Howard University in Washington, DC. With more than 40 years of experience as a practicing dentist, Dr. Ron Buro has received numerous awards and recognitions. The Wall Street Journal featured him as one of the top dentists for politicians, and he has also been cited as one of the 50 best dental practitioners by The Washingtonian. Additionally, Dr. Buro has been named as one of the top dentists in the Washington, DC area by Washington Checkbook Magazine. He is a member of the Dental Association for Conscious Sedation and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
To find out more about Leesburg, VA dental implants dentist Dr. Ron Buro, or to learn more about the procedures he offers, please visit http://www.leesburgsmiles.com and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLpgtMc7yYo.