Risto E. Hurme, D.D.S.
General Dentistry, Orthodontics, and TMJ
1017 Shook Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Telephone (210) 826-4441 Fax (210) 826-0609June, 2004
Dear Patient,
I hope you find the enclosed information of interest. I have gathered lists of symptoms, clippings from articles and textbooks about TMJ, and testimonials from patients. After you read the enclosed information and have your consultation, you will know if you, too, are one of the millions of people who suffer from TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders.
The top two reasons people seek medical help are:
#1-Chronic Fatigue
#2-Headaches
These also happen to be the most common TMJ symptoms. TMJ has been called "The Great Imposter" because it mimics so many other medical disorders. TMJ symptoms include some of the following; headaches, nausea, dizziness, earaches, tinnitus, conductive hearing loss, sinus problems, also face, head, ear, eye, neck, shoulder, back, hip and knee pain. Depression, irritability, stress, chronic fatigue, lack of energy, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, memory problems, cold hands and feet, numbness in extremities, and stomach problems have also been associated with TMJ. If you are suffering from more than one of these problems, you might have a TMJ disorder.
Dr. Harold Gelb, a legend in TMJ research, who has treated over 20,000 cases in his new York City dental practice over the past forty five years, stated in his April 2004 lecture, "If your jaw joint is off, you can kiss the rest of your body goodbye!" After reading the enclosed material, you will see what he means.
The good news is that TMJ disorders can be corrected - without surgery - and I'm living proof of that! I myself suffered from headaches, nausea, eye, ear, and neck pain for over thirty years. Now, thanks to functional jaw orthopedics, I have no more chronic pain. When you decide you're ready to get your healthy life back, please give my office a call.
Sincerely,
Risto E. Hurme, D.D.S.
