Wildwood TMJ Dentist:
Dr. Joseph Shea - General Dentist

Service Areas:

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

TMJ Treatment in Wildwood

Do you hear clicking sounds in your jaw whenever you chew? If so, you may be suffering from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder - TMJ for short. Not only is it annoying, left untreated, it can be very painful. In simplest terms, TMJ symptoms can be described as chronic inflammation of the Temporomandibular joint. This joint connects the lower jaw to the skull. Dr. Joseph Shea in Wildwood has diagnosed and treated many such cases. If you suffer from any pain or discomfort in your jaw, your next call should be to St. Louis Prosthodontic Care.

But what causes TMJ disorder? Some contributing factors may include injuries to the jaw area, certain forms of arthritis, low-level infections and certain dental procedures. Untreated dental problems (crooked teeth, gum disease) can also lead to TMJ symptoms. At St. Louis Prosthodontic Care we're committed to listening to you and working with you to develop a plan to treat your jaw discomfort.

The treatment plan that's right for you may include restoration of certain teeth that may be contributing to the problem, attention to proper gum maintenance, pain relief, and a concerted effort to identify the underlying causes of your TMJ sumptoms. Many of our Wildwood patients have discovered that relief can be obtained from simple changes in their eating and sleeping habits, although more advanced cases may require surgery. Talk to Dr. Joseph Shea now to learn what's right for you. Left untreated, TMJ symptoms can lead to debilitating pain and discomfort.

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 Wildwood office at St. Louis Prosthodontic Care to schedule an appointment today. Or use our convenience online form and we'll contact you shortly.

If you think you're suffering from TMJ symptoms, don't hesitate another day to contact Dr. Joseph Shea. A number of treatment options are available to get you back into a happy and healthy life.

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:

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

Credentials:

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

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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