Exploring Trigger Point Injection as a Treatment for TMJ Disorders
In my opinion, TMD can very easily be categorised as a syndrome on it’s own. With the plethora of signs and symptoms possible, I
The Right Bite Sleep and TMJ Pain Care
The Right Bite Sleep and TMJ Pain Care
Of course, the design is important. But what if we can provide more than just a “Guard”? What if we can incorporate the aspect of Performance Enhancement into the mouthguard? A mouth guard that can protect the oral tissues as well as help improve your performance.
A mouthguard that’s fabricated with the bite registration done on a “TENS-induced EMG-verified bilaterally-symmetric-isotonic-muscular-trajectory” is my go-to method as it’s evidence-based. This is how Neuromuscular Dentistry can help an athlete attain a balanced posture from head to toe. The team trainer or physiotherapist works on the posture of the athlete after the event only for the athlete to go back to the faulty posture the next day itself. This is because the importance of the maxillo-mandibular position is not given enough credence.
From something as small as a tongue-tie to checking cranial nerve functioning and confirming the sway and gait patterns; and making the necessary orthotic keeping all these in mind will help us create that perfect sports appliance for the athlete.
Dr. Rajesh Raveendranathan
Born and brought up in Bahrain, Dr. Rajesh “Raj” Raveendranathan completed his graduation from Rajas Dental College attached to the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India in 1997. He completed his training in Neuromuscular Orthodontics at ICNOG (International College of Neuromuscular Orthodontics and Gnathology, Italy) in 2006. He is the PIONEER in South Asia to use the ULF TENS and mandibular tracking device (K7) and hence start the super-specialty practice of Neuromuscular Dentistry in India in 2005. Dr. Rajesh is an AACP – Tufts certified Dental Sleep Medicine specialist after completing his residency programme on “TMJ and Sleep Medicine” at Tufts University, Boston, USA in 2011. He procured his Fellowship and Mastership from ICCMO (International College of Cranio Mandibular Orthopedics) in 2015. He received his honorary PhD from Ecole Superieure, University of Sorbonne in France in 2018. He is the Founder President of ICCMO India Section that was formed in 2017. He is also currently the International Secretary of the ICCMO International Board of Regents. He has occupied several positions in the IDA (Indian Dental Association).
Dr. Rajesh is the Managing Director of “Indra Craniofacial Pain Relief India LLP” which runs The Right Bite Duedent Neuromuscular Orthodontic Lab to fabricate licensed appliances in South Asia like ALF, DNA etc., and is a distributor for several NMD specific equipment like Myotronics, Gempro, Quicksplint etc. He is also the Chairman of the “The Right Bite Sleep & TMJ Pain Care®” that runs centres across South Asia to treat patients with craniofacial pain and conducts seminars/courses. He encourages the point that dentists are not just “Tooth-doctors”! He is a consultant TMJ/Sleep Medicine specialist at The Right Bite Sleep & TMJ Pain Care (Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkata & Mumbai), KIMS (Trivandrum) & Korambayil Hospital (Manjeri) in India.
In my opinion, TMD can very easily be categorised as a syndrome on it’s own. With the plethora of signs and symptoms possible, I
Discover the causes and solutions for snoring, a common sleep issue that can disrupt your nights and impact your relationships. Learn about effective prevention tips,
Find India’s top 9 experienced and qualified TMJ specialists for TMD treatment. Explore our list and choose the best one for your relief today!