Virginia TMJ & Sleep Solutions

Virginia TMJ & Sleep Solutions is a specialized clinic located at 2202 N Berkshire Rd STE 202, Charlottesville, VA 22901, with a primary focus on treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and sleep apnea. The clinic is headed by Dr. Hugh Teller, DDS, who graduated from the University of Virginia in 1985 and Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in 1990. Dr. Teller further completed a residency in Advanced General Dentistry at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and holds a Mini Residency in craniofacial pain with the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain, making him a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain. For over 13 years, Dr. Teller has been dedicated to helping patients find relief from TMJ disorders, sleep apnea, and headaches linked to clenching and grinding. The clinic prides itself on offering non-surgical and opioid-free treatment options, emphasizing personalized and individualized care to improve function, reduce pain, and enhance the overall quality of life for its patients. Their services for TMJ disorders (also known as TMD) address symptoms such as jaw joint pain, difficulty opening/closing the jaw, clicking/popping sounds, jaw locking, difficulty chewing, and headaches. Treatment approaches include custom-fitted oral appliances to improve joint function and reduce clenching/grinding, medications to alleviate pain and inflammation, therapeutic "non-cutting" lasers for healing, and referrals to physical therapy and chiropractic care. Each treatment plan is tailored to the patient's specific needs and the severity of their condition. For sleep apnea, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), Virginia TMJ & Sleep Solutions offers oral appliance therapy (OAT). These custom-made devices are designed to keep the airway open during sleep, serving as a comfortable and portable alternative to CPAP machines for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea. The clinic collaborates with sleep specialists to ensure a correct diagnosis from a physician certified in Sleep Medicine before designing the most effective oral appliance. Virginia TMJ & Sleep Solutions is committed to using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and techniques for thorough head and neck examinations, ensuring accurate diagnoses and coordinated care with patients' dentists and physicians for optimal outcomes. Dr. Teller's approach aims for lasting relief and continued improvement through maintenance care.