6100 W. 41st St. Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Relieving Pain by Restoring Balance to Your Bite
Chronic headaches, jaw pain, and neck discomfort are often more connected than most patients realize. Designer Dentistry & Smiles offers TruDenta to patients throughout Sioux Falls, Brandon, Harrisburg, and Tea, a system designed to identify and correct the force imbalances in the mouth that can affect the muscles, nerves, and blood vessels of the head, face, and neck. The trigeminal nucleus, the part of the nervous system responsible for sensing head pain, plays a central role in this connection, and TruDenta works to balance these forces and create a stable foundation for lasting relief.
TruDenta treats a range of symptoms, including clenching and grinding, dental wear and tooth breakage, clicking or popping of the jaw, discomfort in the neck or jaw, ringing in the ears, and facial pain.
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Understanding the Types of Headache Pain
Not all headaches share the same cause, which is why identifying the specific type of pain is an important part of the TruDenta evaluation process.
- Tension Headaches - The most common type, causing a band of pain around the top and sides of the head and neck due to tightening of the head, neck, and facial muscles.
- Inflammatory Headaches - Caused by inflammation or swelling in the head or facial area.
- Traction Headaches - Result from pain-sensitive structures in the head, neck, or face being pulled, stretched, or displaced, sometimes from an incident too minor to remember, like whiplash or eye strain.
- Vascular Headaches - Often experienced as migraines or cluster headaches, these involve severe pain along with sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, dizziness, or vision changes.
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What Ongoing TruDenta Treatment Looks Like
Once your exam and diagnosis are complete, the dentist may prescribe a personalized program of therapy and rehabilitation designed to lead to lasting symptom relief. TruDenta treatments are painless, drug-free, and needle-free, performed primarily in-office using patented technologies adapted from advanced sports medicine.
In-office treatment typically includes gentle light therapy, electrical stimulation, muscle manipulation, and ultrasound therapy. Patients also follow a specific at-home continuing care program, which may include targeted exercises and a temporary orthotic, giving them an active role in their own pain relief between appointments.
Your Initial TruDenta Evaluation
Getting to the root of chronic head pain starts with a thorough, objective evaluation.
Health History Questionnaire
You will complete a detailed form covering your dental history, head pain symptoms, and any past accidents or issues that may be contributing factors.
Force Balance Measurement
A computerized measurement evaluates the force balance in your mouth on a tooth-by-tooth basis.
Muscle Movement Assessment
Additional computerized testing measures any disability in muscle movement contributing to your symptoms.
Mouth Movement Measurements
Your jaw and mouth movements are measured to help pinpoint the specific source of imbalance.
Comprehensive Review
The remainder of your exam addresses related areas of mouth and muscle health, along with any tooth-related issues that may need attention.
Medical History Review
A full medical history, including current medications, recent illnesses, or surgeries, helps our team determine the safest, most effective treatment approach for you.
Why TruDenta Offers a Different Approach
TruDenta stands apart from typical headache and jaw pain treatments in several important ways.
- Drug-Free and Needle-Free - Treatment involves no medications or injections, relying instead on therapies derived from advanced sports medicine.
- Painless Diagnostic Process - Computerized measurements identify the specific source of imbalance without any discomfort.
- Personalized Treatment Plans - Therapy is tailored to your individual measurements and symptom history rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Addresses the Root Cause - Rather than simply managing pain, TruDenta targets the underlying muscle and force imbalances contributing to symptoms.
- Includes At-Home Care - Patients receive a personalized continuing care program, putting recovery tools directly in their hands between visits.
Take Control of Your Head Pain
If chronic headaches, jaw pain, or facial discomfort have become a regular part of your life, TruDenta offers a way to address the underlying cause rather than simply managing symptoms. Our team is here to walk you through a thorough evaluation and personalized treatment plan.
