Meet Kevin
Kevin, a successful business owner from Minnesota, suffered from unrelenting headaches for five years. Despite consulting over 15 doctors, including specialists at the Mayo Clinic, and undergoing various treatments like medications from the Mayo Clinic, Botox injections, trigger point injections, nerve ablation from Pain Management specialists, and physical therapy, Kevin found no relief. His headaches, primarily located at the back of his head and spreading to his forehead, were accompanied by fatigue, poor sleep quality, neck pain, and upper back pain. Desperate and with low expectations, Kevin sought help from Dr. Prabu Raman at the Raman Center for TMJ & Sleep.
Advanced Treatment Process
After a detailed clinical TMD evaluation, Dr. Raman conducted extensive diagnostic tests, including the unique Raman CCMD Protocol of Physiologic NeuroMuscular Dental (PNMD) procedures, to determine the optimal jaw and neck alignment. This innovative approach utilized advanced technology such as CBCT scans, Home Sleep Tests, K7 jaw computer scans (EMG, jaw tracking), and the Raman CCMD protocol.
Despite Kevin not experiencing traditional TMJ symptoms like jaw pain or locking, it was discovered that his lower jaw was misaligned, affecting his entire postural chain and contributing to his headaches and other symptoms. Kevin was then fitted with a Phase 1 mandibular neuromuscular fixed orthotic for 90 days as a reversible Phase 1 treatment to maintain the jaw and neck at the desired position.
Remarkably, Kevin experienced significant improvement within two weeks of wearing the Phase 1 fixed orthotic. Within six weeks, his headaches were nearly resolved, his sleep quality improved, and he had more energy throughout the day, no longer needing excessive amounts of coffee to function. Kevin was astounded by how quickly the treatment improved his quality of life, stating, “I never thought in a million years that fixing my jaw would fix my headaches.”
As a long-term Phase 2 treatment, Kevin chose Full Mouth Reconstruction. His upper jaw form was corrected with an orthopedic dental device, and Orofacial Myofunctional therapy corrected his tongue function. Later, all of the upper and lower teeth were restored at one time to maintain the refined jaw-neck position for the long term. This gave him a beautiful smile while also guaranteeing that his symptom relief would be long-lasting.
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Astounding Results
Dr. Raman shared his thoughts on Kevin’s recovery: “When Mayo Clinic prescriptions, injections from Pain Management specialists, and even burning of a nerve at the neck did not help relieve his constant headaches, it is gratifying to be able to help Kevin get his life back by relieving his headaches without surgery. It is gratifying to know that a TMJ dentist was able to help when many medical specialists were unable to.”
Kevin expressed his appreciation in a heartfelt review, highlighting the compassion and effectiveness of his treatment at the Raman Center for TMJ & Sleep. He emphasized the remarkable relief from his headaches through jaw alignment, something he had never considered before.
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Free from headaches for the first time in over six years, Kevin can now be more productive in his business and enjoy his family life. His treatment at the Raman Center has not only relieved his physical symptoms but has also significantly enhanced his overall well-being. Kevin’s story is a testament to the transformative impact of addressing TMJ disorders with advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques at the Raman Center for TMJ & Sleep.
If you’re experiencing headaches, jaw pain, or other symptoms of TMJ and would like to speak to an expert, please call us at (816) 436-4422. We are here to help.
