Rye Smiles are healthy and natural smiles that communicate the best things in life. A Rye Smile will communicate you … at your very best! View images of some of our patients who have experienced the benefits of Exceptional Dentistry by Fairfax cosmetic dentist D. Gordon Rye.
10614 Warwick Ave.
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
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Fairfax TMJ Dentist
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, or TMD, is an acute or chronic inflammation of the joint that connects the mandible to the skull. It is a musculoskeletal disorder, meaning it affects the muscle, bone and joints and is very painful. TMJ can manifest as an earache, headache, jaw pain or tenderness. Some patients even experience grating, clicking or popping sounds when opening or closing the mouth. Dr. Gordon Rye, D.D.S.,P.C., of Rye Smiles for Life, employs several treatments to help control the pain associated with TMD, proper diagnosis being the first step.
Dr. Gordon Rye has advanced training in neuromuscular dentistry. His patients come from all over the Fairfax, Arlington, and Washington, D.C. area. Dr. Rye uses state of the art dental procedures, such as computerized bite analysis, to properly diagnose TMD. Several options for treatment including physical therapy, appropriate techniques to relax jaw muscles and anti-inflammatory drugs will be discussed. Dr. Rye also uses neuromuscular and restorative dentistry to ease TMD pain. Replacement of worn-down teeth, splints to reduce grinding of teeth or surgery if necessary, are just three of the many ways Dr. Rye has helped his TMD patients.
Along with his highly trained staff, Dr. Rye is dedicated to helping TMD patients achieve pain free, beautiful smiles for life. Contact Dr. Rye to experience for yourself the exceptional dentistry that he provides.
