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Troubled by Sleep Problems or Chronic Pain?

Dr. Terry Bennett and his staff take tremendous pride in their ability to help patients with sleep disorders and TMD/TMJ.

By: Value News | Category: Health & Fitness | Issue: September 2013

Dr. Terry Bennett, Tulsa TMJ Orofacial Pain and Sleep ­Disorders Clinic.

Dr. Terry Bennett, Tulsa TMJ Orofacial Pain and Sleep ­Disorders Clinic.

According to Terry Bennett, D.M.D. of the Tulsa TMJ Orofacial Pain and Sleep Disorders Clinic, millions of people are affected by sleep problems or chronic pain.

    Dr. Bennett practiced general dentistry for 13 years before deciding in 1990 to limit his practice to helping patients with sleep disorders and TMD/TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems. He has taken over 3,000 hours of continuing ­education, attaining the status of Diplomate in three ­national organizations. Dr. Bennett is currently the only dentist in Eastern Oklahoma who is board-certified in Craniofacial Pain and Dental Sleep Medicine. He is ­recognized by his peers as one of the elite practitioners in the USA and currently serves as President of the AACP.

    Do you snore or know someone that does? According to Dr. Bennett, “Currently over 75 million Americans snore and many of those also suffer from sleep apnea and don’t know it. These problems put significant strain on the cardiovascular system and can lead to severe health problems if left untreated. Sleep apnea can also cause ADD symptoms in children. Getting a PSG test by a sleep doctor is the first step.”

    If you have been ­diagnosed with sleep apnea there’s a good chance you were prescribed a CPAP device. Most patients hate using a CPAP, for a variety of reasons. Studies show that 50 percent of patients stop using them in the first year, which places the person at high risk for serious health issues, and even death.

    Dr. Bennett treats patients who snore, and those diagnosed with mild to ­moderate sleep apnea, using dental appliance therapy, which is approved by the FDA. “There are 50 different appliances recognized by the FDA to treat snoring and sleep apnea and they all work in ways that helps open the airway when you sleep.” states Dr. Bennett.

    Treating snoring or sleep apnea is not a “one size fits all” process according to Dr. Bennett. “I like to have at least three or four that could work and then let the patient choose the one they like. If you’re only offered one, it’s likely that dentist is only trained to provide one device, which may not be the best one for you.”

    Dental appliance therapy is generally covered by ­insurance when there is a proper diagnosis and ­sufficient documentation.

    There are many ­symptoms of TMD/TMJ. The main ones include headaches/facial pain, ear pain, vertigo, tinnitus, ­chewing problems, and jaw ­popping. TMD/TMJ is ­treated in a similar manner as sleep apnea using a dental appliance.

    According to Dr. Bennett, “Whether a patient has sleep apnea or TMD/TMJ, we use the latest in imaging, airway testing, and physical medicine in ­helping to properly diagnose and improve our patients’ lives, and put them on the road to recovery. We have many satisfied patients! Visit our website to read some of the life-changing ­testimonials.”

    For more information, call the Tulsa TMJ Orofacial Pain and Sleep Disorders Clinic today at ­(918) 609-4474.

For more information, contact

Tulsa TMJ Orofacial Pain and Sleep Disorders Clinic

(918) 609-4474

www.tmjok.com


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