Diagnostic

• Dental Examination
  Dr. Bennett will perform an intra-oral exam to determine where the blockage is and what is causing the obstruction. An acoustical vibration analysis (called a Pharyngometer) of the airway will be performed and aids in the proper diagnosis. The Pharyngometer testing can help determine the exact position the upper and lower jaw relationship needs to be in for the best possible success.
• X-rays
  For years, dentists have attempted to diagnose patients with TMJ dysfunction utilizing Panoramic X-Ray technology. However, recent studies involving Panoramic X-Rays have shown that it is impossible to use them to diagnose a TMJ dysfunction because they show a distorted view of the TM Joint. Traditional X-Rays miss much of the pathology needed for a proper diagnosis as well.

Orthodontics

• Orthodontics
  To stay up to date on the latest procedures, Dr. Bennett has attended national meetings including extensive post-graduate and continuing education courses. He has accumulated more than 2,500 hours pertaining to TMJ disorders, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Orthopedics, Orthodontics, and Craniofacial Orthopedics. Dr. Bennett has been an invited lecturer to other doctors on TMJ disorders and snoring/sleep apnea.