Thanks for the honor!

Earlier this month, I was featured in The Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the young business leaders in the community. The annual 40-Under-40 feature supplement in The Puget Sound Business Journal honors 40 young business owners in the area. It is a real honor to be considered.

I think this is an excellent time to recognize my wonderful team. Every day, we work together to make my vision of a patient-centered practice a reality. I hope that you, as my patients, notice the difference in how you are treated at my practice. I was recognized by The Puget Sound Business Journal; I hope you will join me in recognizing my team the next time you get a chance.

Headaches and TMJ

Did you know migraine headaches can be caused by TMJ issues? A misaligned jaw can be the reason for many pains and discomforts.

Normally, you would not think of taking your migraine headache issues to a dentist. Most people go to the doctor and get medication if the need persists. Or, they just live with it and ride out the headaches. It takes some research, a heads-up referral, and often a lot of frustration before some migraine sufferers finally seek out a neuromuscular dentist.

Misaligned jaws can cause a number of issues beyond simple jaw popping and pain. This is how most people know TMJ, so to connect TMJ with migraines may seem a difficult jump to make. In truth, it is not. In layman’s terms, the muscles and nerves that surround the jaw area are affected when the bite it not right. A misaligned bite may cause localized pain at the jaw but the effects radiate out to nearby areas. Naturally, this can cause severe headaches and even migraines.

If you or someone you know has migraines, why not ask them to call my office for a TMJ test that will let them know if I can help their migraine problem. Better to treat the cause for a lifetime, than to continue to treat the symptoms for the moment with medications that may not always work.