Dr. Mark W. Bartosh

American Academy of Head, Neck & Facial Pain
American Orthodontic Society
American Dental Association
Texas Dental Association
Greater Houston District Dental Society

Do you have severe pain?
Headaches, sinus, neck or migraine headaches?

Have you tried everything and
you still have jaw pain headaches...

 If you've tried everything and you still suffer from chronic headaches, neck aches, earaches, shoulder and back pain, and the cause of these
symptoms  has not been found, there may be a good solution
to your problems.

Most people do not realize that these seemingly unrelated problems are
often  associated with jaw joint problems. But those people who have been successfully treated for TMJ (Temporo-Mandibular Joint) problems have
put the general discomfort and aching pain out of their lives.

The TMJ is a specialized hinge structure near the ear that allows
the mouth to open and close and coordinates chewing.

This complex hinge type joint must work smoothly in coordination with
muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and bone. Any problems that interfere with
smooth function of this system will result in TM.J pain disorders that
can cause pain in head/neck structures far from the joint.

Recent advances in non-surgical management of TMJ disorders has alerted
many health care practitioners to the potential of the jaw joints to cause seemingly unrelated and often times confusing symptoms. More than half of
all visits to medical physicians are for diagnosis of headache pain. The best
health care practitioners now know that a large percentage of the headaches
can be due to jaw joint disorders. Researchers estimate that as many as 20
million Americans with unsuccessfully treated headache pain problems are
actually suffering from TMJ disorders.

TMJ problems can start in children from the age of 5 years or less and
are the most common cause of headache pain in senior citizens,
especially if they wear dentures or extensive bridgework.

The treatment of TMJ problems always starts with a thorough dental
evaluation and consultation with your other health care providers. This is
because TMJ problems have varied and seemingly unrelated signs and
symptoms that closely mimic those of other serious health disorders. Not all
health care providers and dentists are properly trained
to recognize TMJ problems.