NoHo Dental Group is Now Offering Treatments for TMJ Disorders
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Nov. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bijan Afar, dentist in North Hollywood, and the team at NoHo Dental Group are now offering TMJ treatment to help alleviate patients' discomfort and restore healthy function. TMJ disorder is a potentially serious joint disorder that can cause pain and discomfort, and may interfere with the ability to speak or eat.
The TMJ, or the temporomandibular joint, is the joint that connects the jaw to the skull. Symptoms of TMJ disorders can vary widely. The jaw may click or pop when opened or closed, or the patient may suffer a grading or grinding sensation. He or she may develop ear pain, neck pain, shoulder pain or headaches, and the jaw may become locked into position, which can require medical intervention. North Hollywood dentist, Dr. Afar, may recommend a variety of treatments that includes lifestyle adjustments, physical therapy and oral appliances. Orthodontics may be helpful for patients whose TMJ disorders have developed as a result of misaligned or maloccluded teeth, which can also trigger other dental health problems.
North Hollywood dentist, Dr. Afar, offers other treatments as well. Periodontal treatments are available for patients who have gum disease, and dental implants can be used to replace individual teeth or several missing teeth. Each patient's unique dental health needs are considered before a treatment plan is created, and each option can be evaluated and adjusted to better meet a patient's needs and goals. Alternatives may also be explored. NoHo Dental Group offers comprehensive dental care for patients of all ages, including pediatric dentistry, teeth whitening, Invisalign and dental implants.
About Dr. Bijan Afar
Dr. Bijan Afar is a top North Hollywood dentist. He completed his Master of Science in Oral Biology at UCLA and his Doctor of Dental Surgery at UCLA's School of Dentistry. He was a Regent's scholarship nominee while at UCLA and was awarded the Hortense Fishbaugh scholarship and the California State Fellowship. He also received the NIH's Dentist-Scientist Fellowship as one of the top 5 percent of graduating students in the country. This allowed him to continue his research in the fields of periodontics and implant dentistry at the University of Washington, Seattle. Visit http://www.nohodentalgroup.com for more information.
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