Marvin B. Frager DMD "I can help you get relief from TMJ symptoms and migraine headaches"

The Majority of Headaches are a direct symptom of TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction), because headache is one of the most common complaints of those who suffer with various types of TMJ problems such as trismus, head and neck pain, tinnitus, and jaw pain. Most headaches are caused by (1) Tenderness of muscles and joints of the head and neck (2) clenching of teeth (bruxism/teeth grinding). Please read my credentials so you can see why I have such success in relieving most headaches.

"I can help you get relief from TMJ symptoms!"

As a doctor in TMJ practice, I have treated TMD/temporomandibular joint dysfunction, headaches, head and neck discomfort and more. I have worked with neurologists, psychologists, chiropractors, physical therapists, attorneys (as an expert witness and in the treatment of accident cases) as well as natural health practitioners. Because of the multifaceted experience I have gained in this field, I bring a unique ability to my patients.

The object of my treatment is to gently and naturally bring the head, neck, jaw and occlusion (bite) into a balanced alignment. Functional and resting head posture is dependent upon the proper tension in these muscles

Because of this dynamic relationship between head and neck posture, jaw position and dental occlusion and its ultimate disturbance that is seen in TMJ dysfunction, headache and head and neck related discomfort, it becomes necessary to provide appropriate treatment for optimum results.

Providing my patients with relief from the adverse effects from the above mentioned conditions has now become one of the primary focuses of my dental practice. My goal is to allow my patients to be pain free and thereby improve their quality of life. This can be maintained by using a mouth splint (bite guard/night guard) and other natural approaches.

Dr. Frager offers a complete, all natural, non surgical in office program for treating TMJ problems and related symptoms such as headaches, jaw pain, bruxism (clenching and teeth grinding), tinnitus(ringing in the ears possibly from neck pain, clenching and teeth grinding), and jaw pain(trismus). We offer a complete in office service which may include the following: Splints(bite guards/night guards), massage therapy, Laser therapy, ultrasound, computer evaluation of head/neck/biting forces and their relationship to healthy muscle and joint positioning as well outstanding home products and home painless microcurrent units for gentle healing of muscles and joints. We include complete easy to follow directions and support.

Laser therapy: The cold laser works by stimulating the muscles to increase energy and fuel to the muscle thereby allowing the muscle to relax and heal at a 25-35% faster rate. The laser also sends a signal to the brain reconnecting neurological feed back loops that inhibit PAIN. The long and short is that the laser works on non-heat, bio stimulation to help all areas of the body to heal 25-35% faster than normal.

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My Southern California Office is conveniently located for individuals in San Diego County, Orange County, Riverside County and Los Angeles County.

Tel: (949) 369-6488

1401 N. El Camino Real
Suite 200
San Clemente, CA 92672
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For years, dental occlusion had been largely a matter of guesswork for dentists. Articulation paper, waxes, pressure indicator paste, etc. were all dentists had to assess and balance the forces of the bite with the muscles and joints of the head and neck. Most of these methods are not sensitive enough to detect simultaneous contact, and none measure both biting time and force. Tekscan met the challenge by developing the T-Scan's grid-based sensor technology as used by Dr. Frager.