Dr. Charles Ferzli Specializes in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

CARY, N.C. - Nov. 29, 2016 - PRLog -- TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre of Raleigh-Durham

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Dr. Charles Ferzli Specializes in Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, also known as TMD or TMJ disorders, are among the least understood and frustrating problems in dentistry. A person suffering pain in their face, neck, or shoulders which they suspect is related to their jaw muscles and ligaments is likely to find little helpful information online, due to a large number of possible causes. For cases such as these, a specialist is necessary. At the TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre, Charles Ferzli, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain, Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain-Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine, operates a clinic devoted to TMJ disorders, where he is able to diagnose and treat problems few others can.

The temporomandibular joint connects the jaw to the skull and is one of the most complex joints in the human body. It is also one of the most heavily used. Malfunctions can be devastating, but dentists and other doctors are often reluctant to make substantial interventions because they fear misdiagnosing the problem, and hope it will clear up if the patient manages their stress. While stress is a major contributor to TMJ disorders, the truth is that if you need a specialist, your problem is likely severe enough to warrant decisive measures to treat physical symptoms.

During the initial assessment, Dr. Ferzli investigates a patient's range of motion, joint vibrations, and muscle and nerve function. There is a wide variety of equipment in the office for this, including an MRI scanner, which can be used to tell whether the soft or hard tissues of the jaw are out or order. By putting the patient through a large number of rigorous tests for every system in the body, Dr. Ferzli should be able to discover which, exactly, of the many disorders grouped under the TMJ umbrella is causing the problem and to finally get the patient referred to someone who will know how to help.

In the meantime, Dr. Ferzli will likely inject the patient's jaw with a steroid for pain relief and may craft a mouth guard to reduce teeth grinding and correct the jaw alignment. Proper treatment of the TMJ should also lead to more restful sleep and a general improvement in the patient's quality of life. Few dentists specialize in the jaw, making those who do, such as Dr. Ferzli, indispensable to people whose pain can't be treated through normal means.

Dr. Charles Ferzli runs the TMJ & Sleep Centre of Raleigh-Durham at 1150 NW Maynard Rd, Ste 140, Cary, North Carolina, 27513. To set up an appointment, call 919-323-4242 or visit RaleighTMJandSleep.com (http://www.raleightmjandsleep.com/) and fill out a contact form (http://www.raleightmjandsleep.com/contact-us/).