Dr. Andrew Burt is a dentist who has answered some of the common questions Bizymoms visitors have about TMJ.
Q. What is TMJ?
A. TMJ stands for Temporal Mandibular Joint: The pain joints and all surrounding structures, i.e.: muscles, ligament, bones, vessels etc.
Q. How do I know if I have TMJ?
A. Your jaw may lock, you may hear popping, clicking of the jaw joints and/or pain in your head (headaches), shoulders, neck and 1/3 the way down your back.
Q. Can pain killers help in treating TMJ syndrome?
A. Only temporary
Q. Who should treat TMJ?
A. A dentist that is especially trained in the Field of TMJ.
Q. What should you expect from a TMJ doctor?
A. In most cases the pain can be relieved by conservative means without surgery or orthodontics. Using only joint position And occlusal (bite) correction.
Q. What results can I expect from surgery?
A. The results will vary by patient.
Q. Is TMJ/TMD covered by insurance?
A. This all depends on the insurance co. Some insurance companies will pay a portion. We try to work with a patient’s medical and dental insurance.
Q. How to contact Dr. Burt if we have further questions?
A.
Address:
546 Park Street, Suite 400
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone: 270-781-6161
E-mail: bluegrassoralhealth@insightbb.com
Website: http://bgohc.com/default.asp
