When Becky first called our Kansas City TMJ and sleep practice, she felt like her situation was completely hopeless. She was suffering from severe jaw pain, constant brain fog, and crippling anxiety that made it incredibly difficult to function.
Becky experienced sharp pain whenever she tried to eat or sing, which were among her greatest pleasures in life. This daily discomfort quickly developed into chronic headaches. To make matters even more stressful, Becky serves as the sole caregiver for her husband, who is battling stage four lung cancer. She had previously been told by her family dentist that nothing could be done for her TMJ pain except a drastic jaw surgery as a last resort.
Uncovering The Root Cause Of Her Symptoms
We knew that Becky needed immediate, comprehensive relief without resorting to invasive, irreversible surgical procedures with no guarantees of lasting relief and many risks inherent in all major surgeries including general anesthesia risks. Dr. Prabu Raman utilized advanced physiologic neuromuscular dentistry techniques to diagnose the true source of her widespread pain.
Through our unique Physiologic Neuromuscular diagnostic tests, including the Raman CCMD protocol, we determined her optimal jaw and neck alignment. We utilized state-of-the-art technology like Vatech Cone Beam Computed Tomography scans to evaluate TMJ, cervical spine and airway, the Myotronics K-7 jaw computer, and J5 TENS therapy to relax her muscles and track her jaw movements. We also utilized a Braebon Medibyte Jr. home sleep test to ensure her sleep breathing was fully evaluated.
A Life-Changing Treatment And Recovery
Once we identified the perfect resting position for her jaw and neck, we provided Becky with a custom lower arch fixed orthotic that looks and functions like her own teeth. She wore this appliance for ninety days to maintain her newly diagnosed, relaxed jaw position and support her comprehensive TMJ treatment.
The results far exceeded Becky’s initial expectations. By addressing the root cause of her issues rather than just masking the symptoms, her jaw pain, brain fog, and anxiety completely resolved. Because the jaw joint and jaw alignment is closely connected to the body’s posture, Becky was absolutely thrilled to discover that her chronic hip and knee pain faded as her structural alignment improved.
Restoring Energy And Joy For The Future
Providing effective headache and migraine treatment means giving our patients their lives back so they can focus on what truly matters. Dr. Raman loves seeing transformations like this, noting that helping patients like Becky is exactly why we do what we do every single day.
“I thought that my case of severe jaw pain and brain fog was a hopeless one when I first called the Raman Center only four months ago,” Becky shared in a recent review. “I would not have imagined that at this point in time I would feel so much more energized and normal again, but I do. Dr. Raman took the time to explain how the small jaw affected the many parts of my system that were ailing. I feel good again, and am grateful for his expertise.”
Schedule Your TMJ Consultation In Kansas City
You do not have to live with debilitating jaw pain or accept surgery as your only option. We are here to help you find the root cause of your symptoms and achieve lasting relief for not only jaw pain but much more. Call our Kansas City office today at (816) 436-4422 to schedule your comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Prabu Raman.
