Your jaw, facial muscles and oral health don't function independently from one another. When muscles become tense, overworked or imbalanced, you may feel the effects through jaw discomfort, muscle tension, clenching and difficulty moving your jaw comfortably.
At Advanced Dentistry of Kearney, our health-centered approach means looking beyond the teeth to better understand what may be contributing to how you feel.
Dr. Stacy Reece now offers EMFACE and EMVITAL, two non-invasive technologies that give us additional ways to address muscle-related discomfort, TMJ function and facial wellness.
EMFACE is a non-invasive technology that combines synchronized radiofrequency with targeted muscle stimulation. While EMFACE is widely known for facial aesthetics, specialized applications also allow us to use the technology to address TMJ function and associated discomfort.
The muscles surrounding your jaw work hard every day. For patients experiencing TMJ dysfunction, those muscles may also contribute to pain, tension and restricted movement.
EMFACE can be used to:
Treatment is non-invasive and does not require needles or surgery.
For patients whose TMJ symptoms have a significant muscular component, EMFACE gives Dr. Reece another tool that can be incorporated into an individualized treatment plan.
EMFACE can also be used for aesthetic facial treatment.
Unlike treatments that focus exclusively on the surface of the skin, EMFACE works with both the skin and underlying facial muscles. Radiofrequency energy gently heats the tissue while muscle stimulation activates targeted facial muscles.
Depending on the area being treated, EMFACE can help improve the appearance of facial contours, the jawline, skin and the submental area beneath the chin.
Treatment is non-invasive, needle-free and requires little to no downtime.
EMVITAL is a medical-grade laser therapy that uses 1064 nm wavelength energy to gently heat targeted tissues.
This therapeutic heat can temporarily relieve muscle and joint pain and stiffness, help relax muscle spasms and increase local circulation.
For patients with muscle-related jaw or facial discomfort, EMVITAL may be incorporated into a comprehensive treatment plan to complement other therapies recommended by Dr. Reece
Although both treatments can be used as part of our approach to muscle and TMJ-related concerns, they work differently.
EMFACE combines radiofrequency energy with targeted muscle stimulation. It allows us to work directly with facial and jaw muscles while also offering aesthetic applications for facial toning and contouring.
EMVITAL uses therapeutic laser energy to gently warm targeted tissues, helping with temporary pain relief, muscle relaxation and local circulation.
You don't need to know which treatment you need before your visit. Dr. Reece will evaluate your symptoms and determine whether EMFACE, EMVITAL or another approach makes the most sense for you.
These technologies may be considered for patients experiencing concerns such as:
Because TMJ symptoms can have multiple causes, an evaluation is important before determining the appropriate treatment.
At Advanced Dentistry of Kearney, technology isn't used simply because it's new. We invest in technology when it gives us another way to understand our patients, improve comfort or provide a more personalized approach to care.
EMFACE and EMVITAL fit naturally into that philosophy.
Rather than simply treating where it hurts, Dr. Reece considers the jaw joints, muscles, bite, oral structures and other factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.
No. While EMFACE has aesthetic applications for facial toning and contouring, it also has a specialized functional application for TMJ dysfunction. EMFACE can be used to address TMJ-associated pain, muscle spasms, muscle function, circulation and jaw range of motion.
Clenching and grinding can place significant stress on the muscles surrounding the jaw. If muscle tension or dysfunction is contributing to your symptoms, Dr. Reece can evaluate whether EMFACE may be appropriate as part of your treatment plan.
No. EMFACE is a non-invasive treatment that does not require needles or injections.
EMVITAL uses 1064 nm laser energy to gently heat targeted tissue. The treatment is designed to temporarily relieve muscle and joint pain and stiffness, relax muscle spasms and increase local circulation.
EMFACE also has aesthetic applications. It can work with facial muscles and skin to improve facial appearance and contour, including the jawline and submental area beneath the chin.
That depends on your symptoms and goals. Dr. Reece can evaluate your jaw, muscles and overall oral health to determine which treatment or combination of treatments may be appropriate.
Discover innovative, non-invasive treatments designed to support TMJ relief, facial muscle function and a more refreshed appearance.
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