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TMJ is the temporomandibular joint, and TMD means temporomandibular disorders, conditions that can affect the joint and the muscles around it. Every plan starts with a thorough evaluation. From there, Dr. Leon draws on a full range of care to build the plan that fits you, and explains every step.
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New at Tampa TMJ: a needle-free treatment that relaxes and retrains tight jaw muscles, FDA-cleared for TMJ dysfunction and the pain that comes with it. About 20 minutes a session, with no downtime.
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We start by looking at the whole picture: your health history, symptoms, jaw joints and muscles, teeth and bite, jaw movement, and posture. We also consider whether surrounding tissues or pain coming from another area may be involved. Treatment recommendations are based on your individual findings.
Injectable PRF is prepared from a small sample of your own blood, rich in platelets that release growth factors involved in healing. Dr. Leon does every step herself in one visit, from the blood draw to the procedure, so you see one familiar doctor start to finish. She uses it for selected joint and surrounding tissue concerns, usually as part of a broader conservative plan.
For jaw-muscle pain and clenching, Dr. Leon treats the muscles your evaluation points to, not a fixed pattern. She works with several products, including BOTOX Cosmetic, DAXXIFY, XEOMIN, Dysport and Jeuveau, and walks you through the options, what to expect and the limits before you decide.
Laser therapy, photobiomodulation, TMJ manual therapy and myofascial release, hot and cold therapy, TENS and guided jaw exercises, chosen for what your evaluation finds and done right here in the office.
Tampa TMJ has an iCAT 3D (CBCT) scanner right in the office. When your evaluation calls for it, the scan gives a closer look at your jaw joints, teeth, nasal passages and airway, with no trip to another office.
Car, motorcycle, scooter or e-bike accidents, falls, and sports or martial arts injuries can all leave the jaw hurting. Dr. Leon evaluates each patient's history, symptoms and clinical findings to determine appropriate care. Upon request, the office provides copies of treatment records and related documentation.
TMJ night appliances, orthopedic repositioning appliances for day or night, and a retainer when you need one, all made for you from your exam and your goals. Dr. Leon checks the fit and adjusts them as your needs change.
Snoring, waking up gasping, or tired no matter how long you sleep? The office can arrange a home sleep study read by a sleep physician. For patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea who are good candidates, Dr. Leon makes custom, adjustable oral appliances, in coordination with your medical or sleep provider.
Aesthetic treatments are separate from TMJ care, each planned around your own goals.
Emface for the face, Botox and other neuromodulators for expression lines, in-office SkinPen microneedling, and PRF prepared from your own blood.
Financing is available, including the CareCredit credit card for health care costs. Subject to credit approval. If you are paying for your care yourself, you have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges. Ask us when you schedule.
