As the holidays approach, I want to talk about something I see every year, an uptick in jaw pain, tension headaches, and facial discomfort triggered by holiday stress. Many people don’t realize that the stress of the season can aggravate an already sensitive chewing system and bring on the symptoms of TMJ Disorder (also called… READ MORE
TMJ disorder affects millions of people, often leaving them with facial pain, headaches, and difficulty with everyday activities like eating or even sleeping. These symptoms can spread beyond the jaw, impacting the neck, shoulders, and back, making life far less enjoyable than it should be. As a Level IV graduate of the OBI Foundation for… READ MORE
Left untreated, TMJ can cause a tremendous amount of pain and discomfort, and severely impact one’s quality of life. Individuals who suffer from TMJ Disorder are often burdened by debilitating symptoms such as chronic jaw pain, migraines, back pain, facial pain, and difficulty chewing or speaking. Experts estimate that approximately 10-15% of Americans suffer from… READ MORE
Hello, I’m Dr. Jonathan J. Bechtel, DDS and today I’d like to talk about some of the methods I use to treat TMJ Disorder. You or someone you know may benefit from knowing this information. TMD is a troublesome and painful health affliction that affects millions of Americans. Individuals who suffer from this condition are… READ MORE
I have found my experience with Dr. Bechtel to be completely satisfactory. I have observed him to be patient, logical, extremely detailed, caring, willing to help in whatever I asked of him, and persistent in achieving our mutual goals. I met Dr. Bechtel in 2020 when I had my third episode of TMJ. Two prior… READ MORE
TMJ facial pain and headaches impact about 10% to 15% of Americans, impacting their quality of life and making daily tasks more difficult. The pain, discomfort, and tenderness can affect jaw joints, the face, neck, ears, shoulders, and upper back. Many TMD sufferers experience trouble sleeping, eating, and other activities that make day-to-day living more… READ MORE
Bechtel Dentistry Is Focused On Biologic Diagnosis & Treatment of TMJ Disorders, Graduated OBI’s Level 3 Curriculum: Hello, I’m Dr. Jonathan J. Bechtel, DDS and I became a dentist because I have always wanted to help others. Nothing makes me feel internally better, than when I can help someone else. It adds meaning to my… READ MORE
TMJ Treatments for Lansing, Michigan As a Lansing dentist, TMJ health is a topic that I frequently receive questions about. I see a fair amount of patients that experience TMJ health related issues, although they usually don’t know they are at the time that the symptoms are occurring. That’s because TMJ often manifests in a… READ MORE
Bechtel Dentistry is honored to provide our effective, holistic approach for TMJ/TMD care. Our self-assessment questionnaire is designed for ease and convenience for all of our patients living throughout Lansing and the surrounding area. This complimentary TMJ/TMD assessment can help you assess if your current TMJ health. Please contact our office as soon as possible… READ MORE
Hello, this is Dr. Jonathan Bechtel, DDS and I am honored to extend my TMJ/TMD expertise for patients suffering from this painful condition including facial pain, jaw pain, headaches and more. All of our individualized treatment plans embrace our holistic approach, offering minimally-invasive, yet effective methodology. Our team is here to provide the support you… READ MORE
TMJ facial pain and headaches impact about 10% to 15% of Americans, impacting their quality of life and making daily tasks more difficult. The pain, discomfort, and tenderness can affect jaw joints, the face, neck, ears, shoulders, and upper back. Many TMD sufferers experience trouble sleeping, eating, and other activities that make day-to-day living more… READ MORE
TMD sufferers often experience a myriad of symptoms that can impact day-to-day living, affecting their quality of life. Some of the more common symptoms of TMD include pain, discomfort, and tenderness throughout their jaw joints, face, neck, ears, shoulders, and even upper back. TMJ pain impacts about 10% to 15% of Americans, making proper management… READ MORE
Sleep can often be underappreciated until you start to experience difficulties with getting the proper rest you need. Sleep deprivation and sleep disorders can impact you physically, mentally, and emotionally, putting you at higher risk for considerable health conditions. Sleep is so important for your overall wellness as well as your oral health. TMJ/TMD patients… READ MORE
TMJ Treatments for Lansing, Michigan As a Lansing dentist, TMJ health is a topic that I frequently receive questions about. I see a fair amount of patients from Lansing, Holt, Okemos, and Mason that experience TMJ health related issues, although they usually don’t know they are at the time that the symptoms are occuring. That’s… READ MORE
It is interesting how throughout life, things seem to happen in patterns or waves. I am sure someone at MIT has mathematically figured out the statistical probability for just about anything. One thing I have noticed recently within the practice is that a number of patients have come in within the last month complaining of… READ MORE
