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TMJ & SLEEP DENTIST NEAR RIO RANCHO

Serving Our Patients with Less Pain and Better Sleep

Why Patients Near Rio Rancho Trust Us

A Full-Body Approach to Oral Health and Wellness

Passionate TMJ & Sleep Dentistry Expert

Friendly Dental Team Ready to Help You Succeed

Medical and Dental Insurance Accepted

Clean and Relaxing Dental Office

State-of-the-Art Dental Technology

Meet Your New TMJ & Sleep Dentist Near Rio Rancho

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Dr. Kinnari Jariwala

Graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry

Focused on Sleep & TMJ Pain Relief

Trained in Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine

Passionate About Solving Long-Term Health Issues

Committed to Advanced Continuing Education

Member of Multiple Professional Dental Organizations

Here's What Other Patients Say About Us

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Dr. Jariwala takes time, has great listening skills, and great communication skills. She is rare for a medical professional! My situation is not typical for people with TMJ, and Dr. Jariwala took great care to make sure that the treatment plan was the best possible for me.

Debra T.

Why Do You Need a TMJ & Sleep Dentist Near Rio Rancho?

If you have developed persistent, chronic, or severe TMJ (temporomandibular joint) aches or have sleep apnea or some other nighttime disorder, your condition can potentially affect everything from your oral and overall health to your energy levels and mood during the day.

Fortunately, Dr. Jariwala can help identify the underlying concern causing the problem and devise an appropriate treatment plan based on her findings. Continue reading below to learn more about the specific services offered at our office near Rio Rancho and how they might help address your concerns.

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Sleep Apnea Treatment

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TMJ/TMD Treatment

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Snoring Treatment

Sleep Apnea Treatment

Sleep apnea refers to a condition in which your breathing is repeatedly interrupted at night. This might occur for a number of reasons, such as a bite misalignment or excessive tissue in the throat that blocks the flow of oxygen through the airways.

Whatever the cause of your nighttime disorder, Dr. Jariwala is happy to devise a treatment plan near Rio Ranch tailored to meet your unique needs. For example, she can provide a custom-fitted oral appliance to ensure your jaw maintains proper alignment, a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine, or combined therapy, which involves wearing an oral appliance so that you can set your machine to a lower pressure to reduce noise at night.

TMJ/TMD Treatment

Your TMJ, or temporomandibular joints, are sliding-disc joints that anchor your jawbone to your skull just below your ears on each side of your face. When they’re healthy, your mouth enjoys a full range of motion. However, if you have a bite misalignment, grind your teeth at night, or experience a period of heightened stress, they can become overworked and inflamed. This can cause aches and stiffness that can eventually interfere with daily activities, such as eating and speaking.

Dr. Jariwala can help diagnose your condition and its severity, and then provide an oral appliance to help protect your teeth from the added pressure of constant jaw clenching. She also offers BOTOX injections at our office near Rio Rancho, which can be used to help relax the jaw muscles, allowing them to rest and recover. There are also surgical options for TMD treatment, such as arthrocentesis or open-joint surgery for more extreme cases.

Snoring Treatment

If your snoring coincides with other concerns, like sleep apnea, your symptoms can often be reduced by treating the underlying concern. For instance, wearing a custom-fitted oral appliance at night can help correct your jaw alignment to keep your airways open so you can breathe more easily. Dr. Jariwala might also recommend Vivos, which combines oral appliances and a regimen of special exercises to correct oral anatomical issues that may be causing the issue.

We also offer NightLase® Snoring Treatment which involves using a special light laser to tighten the bands of collagen in your soft palate to reduce instances of snoring.

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Finding Our TMJ and Sleep Center Near Rio Rancho

If you’re coming from Rio Rancho, you’re only a short drive from lasting relief at the Center for Dental Sleep Medicine & TMJ of New Mexico. Our office, located at 8311 San Pedro Dr NE, Unit 2, right next to Uniquely Elegant Salon Spa and across from Auto Glass Now. We love helping patients find solutions for TMJ pain, sleep apnea, and snoring using advanced, non-invasive treatments. If you need directions, give us a call at (505) 717-1816. We can’t wait to see you!

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