TMJ / TMD Diagnosis

Serving Fresno, Reedley and surrounding areas

Fresno TMJ - TMD Diagnosis A qualified neuromuscular dentist with the proper diagnostic equipment can tell you if you are suffering from TMJ / TMD. Dr. Ikuta and his highly experienced team can do this for you so can begin the recovery process. We can immediately help you start managing your pain and then formulate the best treatment plan for you.

The Diagnosis Process

Although some physical symptoms of TMJ/TMD are apparent to the eye, diagnostic testing will be necessary to determine whether your symptoms are being caused by a malocclusion (improper bite). There are various testing methods we will use, including:

Computerized jaw tracking - our state-of-the-art instruments will record your jaw's movement, its resting position and path of closure to find out if there are abnormalities.
Electromyography - by measuring the electrical activity of your jaw muscles in their resting and stressed positions, as well as measuring the jaw to skull relationship, we can find out if you suffer from a structural imbalance.
Sonography - by recording jaw joint sounds, we can detect anything unusual like clicking and popping noises.
X-Rays - static visual images of your jaw can help us evaluate the position and condition of your jaw joints.

Once we have determined if you suffer from TMJ / TMD, we can begin the pain management and treatment process immediately. To learn more about this process, please visit the following sections of our website.

If you are located in the Fresno, Visalia or Reedley area, you don't have to live with symptoms of TMJ/TMD any longer. Contact Us today to schedule a complimentary consultation at our office.

We look forward to providing you with a pain-free, beautiful smile!