One of the specialty areas of PC Dental care is TMJ Therapy and Treatment. Dr. Fleming has received advanced training in this area at the Pankey Institute and is the only Michiana area Pankey trained dentist. Her education and specialization enables her to treat even the most challenging TMJ cases.

All too often patients are classified as "chronic pain patients" and their complaints pigeonholed as stress or psychological disorders. These patients may be relegated to treatment focusing only on medication and counseling, with no treatment of the physical cause of their illness. A thorough analysis of each patient is essential to determine the source of pain. Early and appropriate treatment of a TMJ / TMD may avoid the progression to a chronic pain state.

If you have signs of any of the following symptoms, you may have a TMJ disorders. PC Dental can diagnose and treat this disease and improve your quality of life.

• Pain or tenderness of your jaw
• Aching pain in and around your ear
• Difficulty chewing or discomfort while chewing
• Aching facial pain
• Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close your mouth
• Headache
• Uncomfortable bite
• An uneven bite, because one or more teeth are making premature contact
• Clicking sound or grating sensation when you open your mouth or chew that is also associated to pain or limitation of movement

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