CBS LA Features Dr. Kourosh Maddahi as He Solves the Mystery Behind the Pain Plaguing Millions

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity cosmetic dentist and best-selling author, Dr. Kourosh Maddahi, revealed the diagnosis behind a "mysterious pain" plaguing millions of women aged 20 to 45 in a segment aired on January 7 on CBS LA.  The esteemed Beverly Hills dentist also explained how, in addition to causing debilitating pain and headaches in many patients, this common disorder may also be attributing to physical signs of aging. 

The segment documents Brittany Bartilson, a young woman who suffered mysterious pain and headaches, which, for thirteen years, affected her ability to sleep, eat, and be the mother and wife she hoped to be.  After seeing countless specialists, hearing several misdiagnoses, and even undergoing an unnecessary surgery, Bartilson finally uncovered the culprit of her pain after a visit with Dr. Maddahi, who diagnosed her problem as "TMJ pain."

"Mainly what TMJ pain comes from is the person clenching or grinding their teeth, and what that means is they are ramming their joint into the socket over and over," says Dr. Maddahi.

The celebrity dentist discussed common indicators and causes of the disorder, and how, if left untreated, the symptoms of TMJ pain can become even more severe.  In addition, Dr. Maddahi describes how TMJ pain may even change the way these patients look.

"Teeth are being worn down. As a result, they are getting also lines and folds in the corners of their lips, their face starts to get squished on the lower one-third, teeth become short and when they smile you cannot see the teeth," explains Dr. Maddahi. 

Luckily, curing the issue can be as simple as a custom-fitted, hard, plastic night guard, and in some cases, Botox injections to reduce the amount of pressure being placed on teeth.  Today, thanks to Dr. Maddahi, Bartilson is living a happy and healthy life, completely free from TMJ-related pain and headaches.

For more information about TMJ disorder, to schedule a visit with Dr. Maddahi or to purchase his best-selling book "Anti-Aging Dentistry: restoring youth, one smile at a time" please visit www.drmaddahi.com.

Watch the full CBS LA segment at www.losangeles.cbslocal.com/2015/01/07/mystery-head-pain-lack-of-sleep-may-be-due-to-dental-condition/.

SOURCE Dr. Kourosh Maddahi

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