What a pain in the neck!

It's more than pain, it's affecting my life! 

According to the American Dental Association, more than fifteen percent of American adults suffer from chronic facial pain. Some common symptoms include pain in or around the ear, tenderness of the jaw, clicking or popping noises when opening the mouth, or even headaches and neck aches.

Two joints and several jaw muscles make it possible to open and close the mouth. They work together when you chew, speak, and swallow. These structures include muscles and ligaments, as well as the jaw bone, the mandible (lower jaw) with two joints, the TMJ's.

Diagnosis And Treatment

A dentist can help identify the source of the pain with a thorough exam and appropriate X-rays. Most often we find that the pain is related to the facial muscles, the jaw or temporomandibular joint, located in the front of the ear. Treatments for this pain can range from adjustments to teeth, orthodontics, restorations, etc. 

As a fellow of the prestigious Las Vegas Institute (LVI), Dr. Gardner has received extensive training on causes and treatments of chronic head, neck and jaw pain. 

If you or a loved one are experiencing these types of symptoms please give us a call to set up a consultation. 

Dentistry can change your life...for the BETTER!

For more information on how we can improve not only your smile, but the quality of your life, visit us online at www.drtimgardner.com 

Breaking News!!!

There are some big changes going on around Dr. Gardner’s and Dr. Burch’s dental office. If you haven’t been by in a while stop in and ask Odelia, the friendly face at the front desk, for a tour. We have fresh baked treats daily at our new and improved coffee bar. We’ve also added larger TVs in the reception area for easier viewing.  And if you’ve never experienced our massage chair, you’re missing out!

Besides the cosmetic touches, we’re working behind the scenes to make sure you are getting the best experience you can. We realize that it can be a challenge to take off work for dental appointments. So we’ve decided to do something about it: We’ll be here Monday-Thursday from 7 am – 7 pm and Friday from 7 am – 4 pm to better serve you.  Give us a call ASAP to set up a dental reservation. As you can imagine those extended hours fill up quickly!

As of January 1, 2013 our practice will be known as Conroe Comprehensive Dental Center!  We believe this will alleviate confusion when our Montgomery practice opens, which will be appropriately named Montgomery Comprehensive Dental Center. Plans for the new office are being finalized and construction is estimated to begin mid-2013.

We’re very proud to announce that Dr. Gardner has earned his fellowship from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute (LVI). This journey, which included over 278 hours of continuing education, was a long time goal of Dr. Gardner’s. There are only 271 dentists, worldwide, who have this type of training in neuromuscular dentistry, which focuses on head and neck issues created by the bite.

During the pursuit of his LVI Fellowship, Dr. Gardner also earned a fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), which will be presented at their annual meeting in July 2013. Only about seven percent of AGD dentists nation- wide have received their fellowship.

If you have been putting off coming to see us do to fear or anxiety, don’t forget that Dr. Burch is our sedation expert! He’ll meet with you to discuss options and together find something that works best for you.

We also wanted to use this time to give you a gift for your friends or family. Enclosed you’ll find a $100 guest card. Please give these to someone who you think will benefit from our services. We’ll give him/her the same stand-up service that you’ve come to expect.  And don’t forget, the referral contest for the New iPad is still in full swing! The drawing will be held Friday, December 14, 2012.

We are embracing changes that benefit our patients while still remaining the same dental office you’ve grown to love. We’re excited about the future and happy to experience it with great patients like you.

See you soon,

Dr. Tim Gardner, Dr. Jacob Burch and Team

www.drtimgardner.com

 

Our Docs know what's up!

Dr. Timothy Gardner has earned the designation of Fellow

from LVI Global (LVI).

To be considered an LVI Fellow a doctor must participate in the LVI CORE curriculum, which includes a minimum of 278 continuing education hours of training in advanced aesthetics and neuromuscular sciences. They must also successfully complete the comprehensive examination to reflect an understanding of the clinical skills and principles taught in this series.

Only 271 dentists nationwide have earned LVI’s prestigious title of Fellow, one of which being Dr. Tim Gardner.

This accomplishment means a lot for our patients. Dr. Gardner is trained on not only recognizing, but treating chronic headaches, neck and shoulder pain, jaw pain, TMJ problems, etc. Resolving such issues help patients live a better, longer, more meaning full life free from chronic pain.

Dr. Gardner has set himself apart by choosing the path of lifelong learning and undergoing elective, continuous training at LVI. He has exemplified a desire to maintain the best clinical ability in order to offer a high level of aesthetic neuromuscular dentistry. This dedication distinguishes Dr. Gardner by proving his dedication to quality of care and a desire to master complex procedures in order to provide the best comprehensive care for his dental patients.

For more information on Dr. Gardner's accomplishments please visit www.drtimgardner.com

For more information on how neuromuscular dentistry can change your life visit www.lviglobal.com