"DENTIST WITH EXPERTISE IN OROFACIAL PAIN & DYSFUNCTION, TOOTH WEAR AND SLEEP DISORDERS".
Many people experience facial pain, headaches, earaches, or jaw tension. Sometimes this is accompanied by neck pain or sleep problems. A significant contributing factor can be bruxism : clenching, grinding, or tensing of the chewing muscles.
Bruxism isn't necessarily bad. It can help you process daytime tension and sometimes even play a protective role in sleep disorders like sleep apnea. However, in some cases, bruxism can also lead to pain, muscle strain, or tooth wear. It's precisely this dual role that makes it a complex condition and often causes confusion among healthcare providers.
At UNCLENCH, we look beyond just the complaint. Together, we explore the factors at play in your situation and determine the best approach. This creates a personalized treatment plan , taking your entire situation into account – so you not only experience fewer complaints but also greater peace and confidence.
"WHERE FOCUS GOES,
ENERGY FLOWS"
- Tony Robbins
At UNCLENCH, relaxation is central. We offer an environment where your concerns are taken seriously and where there's room for both your physical and emotional well-being. In a calm and safe environment, we work together to develop an approach that's right for you – so you not only experience less pain but also feel free to live life to the fullest.
PRACTICAL CASE STUDIES
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PERSISTENT JAW MUSCLE PAIN IN A 24-YEAR-OLD WOMAN WITH ADHD
Sanne, a 24-year-old social worker, presented for a 'Orofacial Pain & Dysfunction' intake because of jaw pain and headaches. Sanne had a demanding job that required multiple tasks, and she explained that her ADHD often made her "on" all day. She had difficulty relaxing in the evenings. Furthermore, Sanne noticed that she...
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THE MAN WHO HAD A "TOOTHACHE" FOR 13 YEARS
Willem, a 72-year-old man, had been suffering from a nagging pain in the upper right side of his jaw for over ten years. It felt exactly like a toothache. In desperation, Willem had two molars extracted and later implants placed, but the pain remained unchanged. Willem remained convinced the implants were to blame, even though the dentist, oral surgeon, and ENT specialist couldn't find any...
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YEARS OF HEADACHE AFTER A SPORTS ACCIDENT
James, a 33-year-old investment banker, presented at his intake 'Orofacial Pain & Dysfunction' with complaints that had been present for almost five years. A soccer accident left James with a concussion, which drastically changed his life. James experienced severe headaches, pain in his cheeks and temples, overstimulation, and difficulty concentrating...
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THE WOMAN WITH DIZZINESS, TINNITUS AND EAR PAIN
Maya, a 51-year-old general practitioner (GP), came to see me after years of suffering from left earache, headaches near her temples, neck pain, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and recurring dizziness. Sometimes Maya would wake up in the morning with such severe vertigo that she would vomit, and this could last for hours. These moments were...
