What Is TMJ?
The temporomandibular joint, also known as a TMJ connects your jawbone to your skull. There is one of these joints on each side of a human jaw. TMJ disorders are a type of temporomandibular ailment (TMD) and these can cause pain in your face, jaw joint, and muscles which control jaw movement. Further issues that stem from TMJ disorder are lock jaw, headaches, and migraines.
The precise cause of a patient’s TMJ disorder is tough to determine, however Nojan Bakhtiari and his TMJ medical team assess a patient’s condition and in turn, determine the best route of treatment.
How Can A TMJ Specialist Help Treat/Manage TMJ?
Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari is a TMJ specialist and a dental professional who focuses on diagnosing, managing, and properly treating TMD in patients. At his Park Ave office, Nojan offer a wide variety of treatments such as but not limited to; trigger point injection, Botox, custom oral appliances, topical ointments for TMJ, and more!
How to find the best TMJ doctor in NYC?
Look no further than Dr. Nojan Bakhtiari. Some of his accomplishments are listed below. Dr. Nojan and his office staff are truly passionate about treating TMD and TMJ pain in their patients. This is precisely why people from the tri-state area come for treatment, whether it be Westchester, Brooklyn, Greenwich, and beyond.
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Treasurer and Committee Chair, NYU Dentistry Alumni Association
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Diplomate, American Board of Orofacial Pain
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Fellow, American Academy of Orofacial Pain
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Chair of Membership Committee, American Academy of Orofacial Pain
When looking for the best TMJ doctor in New York, you should look to find a caring and understanding TMJ specialist, who will take the time to find the root cause of your TMJ pain, and offer the right treatment plan for you, whether that be injections, a custom mouth guard for sleeping, and a plethora of other treatment options.
To schedule an appointment to learn more about and treat your TMD/TMJ issues, click here to schedule online or call our office for more info! We are located at 41 Park Avenue, 1B, New York, NY 10016