You may be suffering from TMD (temporomandibular disorder). I am a Virginia Beach dentist, and I help TMD/TMJ patients in the Hampton Roads area. The average TMD/TMJ patient that I treat has seen at least 5 health care providers prior to seeking treatment in my office.  Usually they have seen their PCP (primary care physician), a neurologist, an ENT, a chiropractor and their general dentist.  Unfortunately, TMD/TMJ is a complex problem, which involves not only the teeth but also the jaw joint and the muscles of the face. My non-surgical approach to treating patients with TMD strives to balance the muscles, the joint and the teeth. Just like a wheel out of balance won’t roll smoothly, if your jaw and the associated structures are not balanced it will result in a breakdown of the system. Many times this breakdown is facial and head pain. It is well documented in the literature that most pain is derived from muscles.  With this in mind I work to balance my patients jaw “system” to allow all aspects to be balanced. If you continue to suffer from headaches and facial pain, you owe it to yourself to call my office. 757-412-1400.

Virginia Beach Dentist, Dr. Carol F. Morgan, DDS, supports the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. On Saturday, October 13, 2012, the Virginia Beach dentist participated in the Race for the Cure 5k. Dr. Morgan is an avid runner and supporter of Susan G. Komen. Dr. Morgan’s grandmother has twice survived breast cancer and turned 90 years old this year. The race is very personal to her.

Whether it is dental health or general physical health, Dr. Morgan is always at the cutting edge. Dr. Morgan believes you must always strive to better yourself. The beach dentist completes several extra hours of dental continuing education each year. There are always new products and procedures that are developed each year that can greatly improve her patient’s dental health. The beach dentist also trains with a personal trainer twice a week to stay in top physical condition. She is currently training for a full marathon to take place in November.