TMJ Sleep Apnea Clinic, Childersburg AL

We're dedicated to treating Sleep Apnea, TMJ Pain and associated headaches.

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Eliminate Jaw Pain

No Drugs & No Surgery

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Seen Everyone and Still No Relief?

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Need a CPAP Alternative?

In our office we help patients who may not be able to tolerate their CPAP through the use of comfortable oral appliance therapy.

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Need TMJ & Jaw Pain Relief?

Poping, clicking, locking? We can help. Our Treatment program for TMJ is non-invasive and simple. We believe in doing everything in our power to avoid expensive and painful surgeries.

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Need Help With Headaches?

Are headaches/migraines making you miserable? Have you considered that your jaw could be causing the problem? In our exams we check for possible referral of pain from the jaw to the head causing headaches.

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OUR PROCESS

1. Screening & Initial Exam

Before your initial appointment; Dr. Prabhavathi will review your most recent sleep study and begin coordinating care with your medical team to treat your sleep condition. Your first visit with our team includes: a thorough dental exam, TMJ and airway assessment, imaging, and review of alternative therapies. We will discuss the benefits and possible side effects of treatment with an oral appliance. Good dental health is critical to support the dental device.

2. Impressions & Digital Scans

Final appliance selection, dental impressions, digital scans, and bite position records will be completed at your second appointment. We then send the information to a certified dental laboratory to make a custom fit FDA approved dental appliance. It is best to receive care from a dentist who has had specific training in dental sleep medicine or is a Qualified Dentist or Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.

3. Fittings & Adjustments

Once we receive the appliance from the laboratory, we will make sure it fits properly, go over how to care for it, and your ongoing dental health. We may need to adjust the appliance over a few appointments.

4. Re-Evaluation & Check-Ups

Once your symptoms improve and your wearing the appliance comfortably, Dr. Prabha will refer you back to your physician for re-evaluation of your obstructive sleep apnea. We will also see you on an annual basis for appliance checks and oral evaluation.

TESTIMONIALS

"I absolutely LOVE Dr. Prabha! She takes all the worry and stress out of dental visits. She is loving and patient and has no problem answering questions. She makes sure that her patients are cared for and know what’s going on. If you have ANY fear around going to the dentist, Dr. Prabha is the one to see!"

— Eboni T.

"Before I went to Dr. Prabha I never smiled in pictures. I'm the type of person who loves to laugh and joke and smile but every time I opened my mouth the first thing you would see is crooked cavity filled front teeth. In under 2 hours she completely transformed me! I love her and recommend her to everyone! Now I can finally be proud of my smile."

— Brittney P.

"Great staff. Great environment. Fixed my teeth better than I have ever excepted! I have a perfect smile! Thank you!"

— Jason D.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why Does My Jaw Make Noise?

There are several reasons your jaw may be makng noises. For some it is because they have deterioration of the bone and there are loose bone particles causing a gringing sound. For others it is the sound of their jaw popping in and out of place. To fully understand your jaw noises, an evaluation by a trained professional is necessary.
Do TMJ Problems Hurt?

The vast majority of TMJ problem is accompanied by pain, and in some cased the pain is so severe that the patient cannot eat or speak without sharp pain.
Why Is My Jaw Stuck Or Locked?

If your jaw is locked shut it is likely because the articular disc in your TMj has slipped out of place, and needs to replaced by a medical professional. If your jaw is locked open (which is rare) seek help immediatly.

How Do You Diagnose TMJ Problems?

We hve a very thurough examination by which we diagnoes TMJ issues and determine a treatment strategy specific to each individual patient.
My Dentist Took X-Rays Can We Use Them?

In many cases we can use your dentists X-rays, but in some situations further imaging is needed for a proper diagnosis.
What Might Happen If I Do Nothing?

Very few patients can have a TMJ problem and need no treatment. But for the vast majority of patients if no treatment is done their symptoms will get worse over time and they can cause irreparable damage to their jaw joint, possibly needing total jaw joint replacement surgery down the road.