Dr. Gottesman is a renowned orofacial pain, TMJ disorder diagnostician and general dentist.
At his dental office, you are always greeted with a warm welcome.
There Is Hope!
Dr. Gottesman provides unique diagnostic services for patients with difficult and unusual TMJ problems. The type of patients who would most benefit from my expertise are those with refractory pain despite conservative and/or surgical therapies for their temporomandibular joint(s) and the condylar resorption patient who, additionally, has developed a dentofacial bite deformity which can present as an anterior open bite (front teeth no longer meet) and their lower jaw has moved backward.
As a noted lecturer and author, I have developed an investigative approach to help both common and highly challenging patients obtain a diagnosis. I have developed a sophisticated algorithmic protocol which affords me the best opportunity to establish underlying cause(s). I utilize blood tests, imaging studies and a very detailed health history questionnaire to reach a diagnosis. At the root of these types of problems, are occasional serious illnesses.
Insurance companies usually do not cover the cost for treatment
of your TMJ problem.
They will however, cover blood tests and MRIs (sometimes pre-approval through medical insurance is required for MRIs).
Payment for our diagnostic services is due at time of your visit.
Payment options include check, credit card, or cash.
We are happy to discuss the cost of your initial visit upon calling the office.
Our practice is pleased to present flexible payment plans through Lending Club Patient Solutions.
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Dentistry has traditionally dealt with TMJ disorders by correcting certain types of malocclusions or bad bites with different types of appliances and/or orthodontic treatment. While it is true that you could develop a bad or abnormal bite as a result of a joint disturbance, the evidence shows the cause is not related to the bad bite, but by the three problems described Read Our TMJ Symptoms Page
PAYMENT
Insurance companies usually do not cover the cost for treatment of your TMJ problem. They will however, cover blood tests and MRIs (sometimes pre-approval through medical insurance is required for MRIs). Payment for our diagnostic services is due at time of your visit. Payment options include check, credit card, or cash. We are happy to discuss the cost of your initial visit upon calling the office.
