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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm

Shane Nelson DDS

A Kansas City dentist practicing biomimetic, holistic and biological concepts, non-surgical TMJ reli

01/01/2025

Happy New Year. The team at Shane Nelson DDS wishes you a year filled with exciting adventures, endless possibilities, and unforgettable moments that make you smile.

12/31/2024

What are you most excited for in the new year? Share your dreams or goals with us in the comments.

12/27/2024

Begin the year with a smile that captivates and boosts your confidence. Shane Nelson DDS offers cosmetic dentistry services designed to enhance your natural beauty. Book an appointment today.

12/26/2024

12/25/2024

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We are so glad to have you as part of our family.

12/24/2024

12/21/2024

Why let TMJ pain ruin the most wonderful time of the year? Stay hydrated, keep moving, and schedule a visit at www.shanenelsondds.com for more advice on managing pain.

12/20/2024

It's all fun and games until Santa checks the naughty list. Here's hoping he forgets to check his list twice. Happy holidays from the team at Shane Nelson DDS.

12/19/2024

Safety should come first, no matter the season. Did we miss anything? Share your best holiday safety tips in the comments below.

12/18/2024

This Christmas, give yourself the gift of good dental hygiene. Enjoy the festive treats with confidence and keep your smile merry and bright all season long.

12/09/2024

At Shane Nelson DDS, we focus on safely removing silver fillings and offer amalgam-free replacements. Prioritize your health with our safe and holistic approach. Schedule your visit today.

12/06/2024

Tooth extraction may be necessary for maintaining optimal oral health. Visit www.shanenelsondds.com to learn more about tooth extraction and how it helps prevent future issues and keep your smile healthy.

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Overland Park, KS

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.ShaneNelsonDDS.com/

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There are millions of people who suffer needlessly from the pain of TMJ. It is very common for someone experiencing the symptoms of TMJ to visit several doctors in their quest for relief, but many find their physicians cannot identify the origin of their condition, let alone how to treat it. The most common symptoms include:

Migraines

Neck aches

Numbness in your fingers or arms

Facial pain

Clicking or grating sound in the jaw joints

Limited movement or locking of the jaw

Congestion or stuffiness of the ears

Worn chipping or cracked teeth

Cracking, chipping or breaking dental restorations

Pain or soreness around the jaw joints or ears

Pain in teeth that seem to move around

Unexplained loose teeth

If you find that you are suffering from one or more of these symptoms, we may be able to give you the relief you’ve been seeking!

A gneuromuscular dentist is an expert in interpreting the relationship between the relaxed muscles of the jaw, head and neck to body posture. Thirty years of research and clinical study have determined that gneuromuscular dentistry techniques are successful in eliminating pain at various levels. Whether your symptoms are moderate or severe, a gneuromuscular dentist can use sophisticated equipment and the most modern techniques to manage or alleviate TMJ pain. A gneuromuscular dentist will use TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation) to relax the muscles in your head and neck. The procedure also relieves pain caused by spasms and tension by releasing endorphins, which are your body’s own natural pain killers. Once the natural, balanced position of the jaw is found, actions can be taken to correct the misaligned bite.

Through a combination of TENS and tracking of the jaw, the ideal resting position for the jaw is found, one which is compatible with the relaxed muscles. Electromyography (EMG) is used to evaluate electrical activity in the muscles, and Sonography (ESG) is used to measure joint noises. These instruments have been used for years in various medical specialties, and are now being used in the field of gneuromuscular dentistry to measure the amount of dysfunction of the jaw, which is a major contributor to many headaches. Once the data has been collected and analyzed, it is combines with specialized x-rays to accurately diagnose the problem.

Because TMJ is a chronic, degenerative disease, it can take years to develop. We can now spot the signs of TMJ with these sophisticated techniques and computerized data, helping many individuals who may have suffered for quite some time to find relief.

Frequently Asked Questions about TMJ

Why is it so difficult to accurately diagnose TMJ disorders?

The primary reason is that most dentists are not trained in gneuromuscular TMJ diagnosis and treatment. In addition, many of the symptoms of TMJ overlap with other disorders. Headaches, migraines, jaw pain, neck pain, ear pain and other symptoms may have multiple causes. Only specially trained gneuromuscular dentists are taught to recognize bite problems and connect them with the symptoms being experienced by the patient. Oftentimes, general dentists and family doctors may not realize that TMJ is responsible for these types of symptoms. In some cases, dentists or doctors may identify a bite problem, but are not quite sure how to find its cause.

I’ve been treated for TMJ with a splint before, and it didn’t help. How is this treatment different?

Most splints are constructed to a random position. They are not built to the precise specifications generated by the data collected by a gneuromuscular dentist. When the splint is not built to work with the jaw in the ideal relaxed position, using it will not be effective.

Will I need to have surgery to correct my TMJ?

It is very uncommon for patients to require surgery during gneuromuscular TMJ treatment. Most TMJ surgeries only provide a temporary solution, because the root problem of the biting position of the jaw has not been corrected. Since gneuromuscular treatment focuses on repairing the bite through repositioning of the jaw, surgery is rarely required.

Call us today for a TMJ consultation in our Overland Park dental office.