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Pat Richard MD. DMD.
1735 Post Road
Fairfield Connecticut 06824
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Office: 203-254-8080
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Many people who have a Medical cause for their TMJ pain, see a dentist and are misdiagnosed. Many people who have a Dental cause for their TMJ pain, see a physician and are misdiagnosed.
Good for the patients who have been treated by her, Dr. Pat Richard, D.M.D., M.D., is both a DENTIST AND A MEDICAL DOCTOR. Also, Dr. Richard is a BOARD CERTIFIED PAIN MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST. This doctor knows that many medical conditions, many dental conditions and even medications can cause the symptoms of TMJ-temporomandibular joint disorder: migraine headaches, numbness, facial pain, ear pain, trouble hearing, ringing in the ears, and muscle soreness.
TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint- disorders. It is the jaw joint. The TMJ is intimately connected to the cranial nerves of the central nervous system and the delicate structures of the middle ear.
Many patients have symptoms related to TMJ-(temporomandibular joint). TMJ-(temporomandibular joint) can be diverse as unexplained headaches, facial pain, ear pain, trouble focusing one's eyes, neck pain, , dizziness, LOCKING OF THE JAW, and ringing in the ears. TMJ is confused with migraine headaches.
TMJ-(temporomandibular joint) is a medical problem. Many conditions of the body CAN AFFECT THE TMJ-(temporomandibular joint).
Arthritis can cause painful TMJ- (temporomandibular joint) headaches. Inflammatory conditions of the body can cause TMJ-(temporomandibular joint) pain. These all require special treatment of the TMJ-(temporomandibular joint) areas. Problems and disorders of the nerves and nervous system can cause painful TMJ-(temporomandibular joint) headaches. Imbalances of muscles throughout the body can cause painful injury to the (TMJ)-temporomandibular joints. Lyme disease can affect the TMJ-(temporomandibular joint). Each Of these disorders requires special treatment CUSTOMIZED TO EACH PATIENT.
Many Patients with Chronic fatigue have TMJ-(temporomandibular joint)- pain and headaches. Fibromyalgia can result in TMJ-(temporomandibular joint)- pain. Stress can cause a TMJ-(temporomandibular joint) problem. As both a Dentist and Medical Doctor, Dr.Richard can Diagnose Dental Problems such as Grinding one's teeth which can cause a TMJ-(temporomandibular joint)- headaches. Playing the trumpet can painfully injure the TMJ-(temporomandibular joint). Also, tuba players often have painful symptoms of TMJ-(temporomandibular joint)- strain.
Diagnoses and treatment of TMJ-(temporomandibular joint) problems requires both expertise in medicine as well as dentistry.
DR. RICHARD is both a Medical Doctor and a Dentist. Her specialty post-graduate training in internal medicine and surgery uniquely qualifies her to diagnose and treat painful - TMJ-(temporomandibular joint) headache disorders.
You may have other medical problems in addition to TMJ-(temporomandibular joint) problems. Because of Dr. Richard's unique medical and dental training, she is in a very special position to diagnose and separate out all of your problems so that proper treatment can be rendered. DR. RICHARD is an internationally recognized expert in her field. She has treated patients from the United States and from many countries around the world. Dr. Richard has treated over 9,000 (nine thousand) patients successfully.
There is good reason why many patients have come to DR. RICHARD for TMJ-(Temporomandibular Joint) problems. You see there are many other medical problems that when the patient has a combination of these problems, diagnostic confusion can result. Because DR. RICHARD is both a medical doctor and as well as a dentist and has completed specialty in training in internal medicine, trauma surgery and all of the dental aspects of TMJ-(Temporomandibular Joint) disorders, she is in a unique position to diagnose and treat all conditions impacting on the TMJ- (Temporomandibular Joint); and hence, as a result, Dr. Pat Richard's patients have proudly proclaimed that through her medical and dental competence she is able to get her patients out of pain and produce results very quickly. YES, HEADACHE FREE after years of pain.
Because DR. RICHARD also has specialty training in aerospace medicine, she understands that changes in barometric pressure such as associated with flying or scuba diving, can exacerbate pain in TMJ-(temporomandibular joint) in her patients. Dr. Richard understands the mechanism by which playing brass instruments, such as the trumpet and tuba, and other instruments such as the clarinet can put painful pressure on the TMJ-(Temporomandibular Joint) causing headaches. Dr. Pat Richard plays variety of music from Dixieland Jazz to Swing Music in her office. Among her favorites are: Pete Fountain, Al Hirt, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Connick, Jr., Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Fats Waller, Cab Calloway.
Musicians, like other patients, can have at least one of these symptoms: headache, jaw fatigue, jaw pain, muffled hearing, clicking of the jaw, locking of the jaw, ringing in the ears, and neck pain. Additionally, violinists strain the TMJ-(temporomandibulat joint), ligaments and can have neck pain and headaches. Professional singers often strain their TMJ-( temporomandibular joints), and have pain. Sports enthusiasts can have painful injuries to their face, ear, chin injuring the TMJ- (temporomandibular joints) as well. The jaw joint-TMJ-(temporomandibular joint) can be injured in motor Vehicle accidents.
Because many many medical conditions and even medications can cause migraine, throbbing headaches, numbness, facial pain, ear pain, muffled hearing, visual focusing problems, neck pain, dizziness and ringing of the ears--THE SYMPTOMS OF YOUR TMJ MAY BE MISTAKEN FOR ANOTHER MEDICAL PROBLEM. It benefits her patients, that Dr. Richard is both a MEDICAL DOCTOR and a DENTIST, and is a recognized authority in these matters.
Many patients self-refer themselves, that is come on their own for help with their TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problem. A comprehensive medical and TMJ report will be provided upon request of the patient. "Fast-Acting and Safe" methods of treatment are the preferred choice.
Call Dr. Richard for an Appointment : 203 .254 .8080
* This entire web site is for informational purposes only. It is not a referal service nor does it provide medical advice. It is not a substitute for seeing a doctor.
Copyright 2003 - 2005 by Patricia A. Richard, MD. DMD. - all rights reserved.
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