Carolina Beach TMJ Dentist:
Dr. Michael Kuzma - General Dentist

Service Areas:

Wilmington - Carolina Beach - Southport - Wrightsville - Hampstead

Looking for TMJ Treatment in Carolina Beach?

Do you hear clicking sounds in your jaw whenever you chew? If so, you may be suffering from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder - TMJ for short. Not only is it annoying, left untreated, it can be very painful. In simplest terms, TMJ symptoms can be described as chronic inflammation of the Temporomandibular joint. This joint connects the lower jaw to the skull. Dr. Michael Kuzma in Carolina Beach has diagnosed and treated many such cases. If you suffer from any pain or discomfort in your jaw, your next call should be to Comprehensive Dentistry.

But what causes TMJ disorder? Some contributing factors may include injuries to the jaw area, certain forms of arthritis, low-level infections and certain dental procedures. Untreated dental problems (crooked teeth, gum disease) can also lead to TMJ symptoms. At Comprehensive Dentistry we're committed to listening to you and working with you to develop a plan to treat your jaw discomfort.

The treatment plan that's right for you may include restoration of certain teeth that may be contributing to the problem, attention to proper gum maintenance, pain relief, and a concerted effort to identify the underlying causes of your TMJ sumptoms. Many of our Carolina Beach patients have discovered that relief can be obtained from simple changes in their eating and sleeping habits, although more advanced cases may require surgery. Talk to Dr. Michael Kuzma now to learn what's right for you. Left untreated, TMJ symptoms can lead to debilitating pain and discomfort.

Call Dr. Kuzma now at Comprehensive Dentistry or use our convenience online for to request an appointment. It's time to start feeling better now.

If you think you're suffering from TMJ symptoms, don't hesitate another day to contact Dr. Michael Kuzma. A number of treatment options are available to get you back into a happy and healthy life.

Financial Arrangements:

Our goal is to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. If you have any questions regarding your insurance benefits, please don't hesitate to call our office at (910) 392-6060 to review your concerns. Our fees are based on the quality of the materials we use and our experience in performing your needed treatment. If you would like to review these financial arrangement options with one of our team members in advance of treatment, please call (910) 392-6060

Benefits:

• Stereo headsets
• Cable TV
• Back massagers
• Nitrous oxide
• Laser cavity detection
• Emergency care
• Relaxing your fear
• Strict infection control standards
• Intraoral camera

Credentials:

• North Carolina Dental Society (NCDS)
• American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID)
• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)
• American Dental Association (ADA)
• Academy of General Dentistry (AGD)
• Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (DOCS)

Special Offers:

No Free Cosmetic Exam.

Office Hours:

Location:

Dr. Kuzma's office is conveniently located off of Independence Boulevard on Converse Drive, next to the Verizon Building.

The doctors at Comprehensive Dentistry are licensed to perform all listed services as general dentists. Our providers are not specialists in family, crowns, gum disease, sedation, prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, implants or non-specialty interest areas that require specific educational training to advertise this service.

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