An estimated four million Americans experience TMJ problems every year at a cost of $5bn to the economy.
The condition can be devastating for physical and mental health. Dizziness, headaches, tinnitus, insomnia, fatigue – it’s surprising how such a relatively small part of the body can exert such profound effects over the whole.
Temporomandibular joint disorder/dysfunction (TMD) sufferers will recognise many of these debilitating symptoms and more besides.
Living With TMD?
Know the Signs
TMDA Multidisciplinary Approach
Dr Richard Pollock is one of the UK’s only dentists to work hand-in-hand with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to manage TMD and its causes.
He leads a holistic team made up of a physiotherapist, chiropractor, sleep consultant, psychologist, consultant radiologist and world-renowned maxillofacial surgeon, Peter Ayliffe. He is also privileged to work with Dr Peter Herbert – one of the country’s foremost experts on alternative treatments for chronic pain. Their collaborative approach to TMD reaches far beyond the scope of traditional dentistry alone.
Richard has worked with one of the world’s leading TMD experts, Dr Patrick Grossman, whose non-drug therapy protocol revolutionised treatment. Dr Grossman has named Richard and team as his successor for continuing and developing a protocol which has helped thousands of TMD sufferers across the world find relief.
A Word from Richard’s Patients
My implant was by the brilliant Dr Pollock. The equipment was high-grade (ozone machine, platelet-rich-plasma and bone graft method). The care from start to finish was amazing. Thank you!
The best dental clinic there is. Thank you to Richard Pollock my mouth feels better than ever and your kindness stays with me.
My smile was transformed with same-day CEREC crowns and veneers for my Strictly Come Dancing Show appearance. I danced with a confident smile.
Richard Dunwoody (Champion Jockey)
“Implant surgery was very quick.. the end result is excellent, and I would thoroughly recommend…”
“The treatment for my cracked tooth was carried out by Dr Pollock, he was brilliant, we just chatted and worked on fixing my tooth, it was that easy I almost forgot where I was.”