Oakville TMJ Dentist:
Dr. Joseph Shea - General Dentist

Service Areas:

St. Louis - Wildwood - Oakville - Farmington - Belleville, IL

Oakville's Choice for TMJ Treatment

If you are constantly bothered by a sore jaw, you may be suffering from TMJ disorder. TMJ symptoms can include a clicking jaw, a popping sound when you chew or speak, and a sore jaw when you first wake. Dr. Joseph Shea in Oakville can help you get started on a short-term and long-term plan to alleviate much of the pain and discomfort you're experiencing.

Symptoms of TMJ can also include sore jaw muscles, sensitive nerves, weak tendons, deteriorating bones and poor dental health. Several factors can lead to TMJ, including speech habits resulting in jaw thrusting, excessive gum chewing, excessive jaw movements related to exercise, nail biting, oversize food and repetitive, unconscious jaw movement. Dr. Joseph Shea in Oakville is eager to talk with you about your symptoms and help develop a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs.

Treatment of TMJ symptoms often involves three stages, restoration of tooth surfaces that may be contributing to the problem, short-term pain relief and long-term evaluation of your jaw habits to identifying the underlying causes of your TMJ symptoms. At St. Louis Prosthodontic Care we've found that many symptoms can be relieved with a change in eating or stepping habits.

So why are you still suffering from TMJ syndrome? Dr. Shea can diagnose your issue and get you started immediately on the proper plan. Call our Oakville office at St. Louis Prosthodontic Care to schedule an appointment today. Or use our convenience online form and we'll contact you shortly.

No one should have to suffer from untreated TMJ symptoms. Dr. Shea is highly-trained and experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition and can help get you back to smiling again.

Philosophy:

I am proud of having served patients in Eastern Missouri and Central Illinois for over 24 years. My practice is the only full-time prosthodontic practice with a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics in this area. We accept referrals from discriminating dentists and self-referrals from patients with complex and demanding prosthodontic and esthetic dental needs. You will receive individualized treatment geared towards preserving your teeth for a lifetime.

Benefits:

• Dentures that look great and last
• Full-mouth rehabilitation
• Handicapped parking and wheelchair accessible
• Implants - stabilize or eliminate dentures!
• Mercury-free tooth-colored fillings and inlays
• Most insurance carriers accepted
• Natural-looking crowns, bridges and implant crowns
• Partial dentures without visible clasps
• TMJ and facial pain treatment
• Variety of payment options available

Credentials:

• American Dental Association
• Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
• Fellow, American College of Dentists
• Fellow, American College of Prosthodontics
• Great St. Louis Dental Society
• Missouri Dental Association
• Past President, Great St. Louis Dental Society
• University of Michigan School of Dentistry Prosthodontic Training

Financial Arrangements:

Our goal is to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable. If you have any questions regarding your insurance benefits, please don't hesitate to call our office at (314) 822-9446 to review your concerns. Our fees are based on the quality of the materials we use and our experience in performing your needed treatment. To facilitate our goals, we have developed the following financial options: Major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted in our office. If you would like to review our financial arrangement options in advance of treatment, please call (314) 822-9446.

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Location:

Dr. Shea's office is conveniently located on Sunset Office Drive across the street from the IHOP on Watson Road. Take Interstate 270 to Interstate 44 and exit onto Geyer Road.

The doctors at St. Louis Prosthodontic Care are licensed to perform all listed services as general dentists. Our providers are not specialists in family, crowns, gum disease, sedation, prosthodontics, orthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic, whitening, implants or non-specialty interest areas that require specific educational training to advertise this service.

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