Answer: Cold laser therapy (also known as low level laser therapy) is another of the many scientifically unsupported treatments that have been promoted to patients with chronic pain conditions who are desperately seeking relief.

It depends on the condition. We only utilize physical therapy when it is medically necessary. When it is required, it is a very important part of the treatment regimen.

Cold laser therapy, sometimes also referred to as low-level laser therapy is quickly becoming the first line of attack in pain control and tissue healing in rehabilitative medicine. Cold laser therapy is safe, painless, non-invasive and the results are often immediate and sustainable. NASA has been using light therapy for over 30 years to accelerate the healing process for their astronauts while in space.

There is no clear-cut answer for this question. People often tell PXE International that they used laser for their first eye, it held for a while, and then they progressively lost vision and decided not to laser the second eye. Many claim the second eye retained more sight. PXE International has no scientific comparisons or analysis, only anecdotal experience. Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is being used more frequently, but it has never been studied formally in PXE.

Generally, laser can only be used on veins of very limited diameter. Varicose veins can not be treated by laser at all. Injection sclerotherapy of incompetent reticular(feeder) veins is preferred before laser is used to treat spider veins. Sclerotherapy is a more effective and less costly method of treatment of unsightly leg veins in most cases. Laser will not replace sclerotherapy for a foreseeable future.

No. Low level lasers do not generate perceivable heat. Therefore, when the laser contacts the skin the patient experiences no warmth or burning as a result of the laser. Most people feel nothing at all while a few may feel a slight tingling during the treatment.

A: Often women with breast cancer have a cancer that is made up predominately of cancer cells that are sensitive to the estrogen balance of that women. Changing the estrogen balance with anti-estrogenic medication or using medicines that allow the ovaries or adrenal glands to make estrogen, may dramatically effect breast cancer cells, killing a proportion of the cells and decreasing symptoms of the cancer.

Dr. Wooten will perform a variety of diagnostic tests before making a definitive diagnosis. If you experience a combination of any of the signs listed below, contact our experienced TMJ dentist for a personalized appointment. For more information on our smile brightening services, call Dr. David R. Wooten today in Baytown. We'll find the perfect smile solution for your individual needs.

Cold Laser Therapy has been successfully used around the world for over 30 years, with no reported long-term side effects. In the United States the FDA has ruled that the therapy is safe. The laser used in our office is an FDA certified laser. For the past 30 years the technology of Cold Laser Therapy (also known as Low Level Laser Therapy or LLLT) has been formally accepted in Canada and in many other parts of the world such as Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and Japan.

Homoeopathy is of great help, especially in the early stages of Osteoarthritis to prevent its further progression, when given along with proper regime. However, in late stages with advanced degenerative changes, homoeopathy like any other system of medicine has its limitations. However if you are interested for the exact desire you may send your case for free consultation on our website www.delhihomeo.

Yes. However, sleeping problems are often a symptom of other medical conditions. It is important that the cause of poor sleep is diagnosed so that appropriate treatment can be given. Once diagnosed and treated, sleep generally returns to normal.

Answer: The best that can be said for chelation therapy is that any effectiveness in relieving chest pain is in the eyes of the beholder. Testimony abounds about the relief of chest pain that occurs after a series of treatments. The problem is that similar relief can be obtained with prayer, meditation., acupuncture, angioplasty, coronary artery bypass surgery and placebos.

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To see if Cold Laser Therapy is appropriate for you or a loved one, simply call our office at 410-877-8077 and tell the receptionist that you are interested in our Cold Laser program. An initial consultation can usually be scheduled within 48 hours. If you qualify for care, treatment may begin as soon as a week in most cases.

Results are exceptionally high compared to alternative methods such as the nicotine patch, nicotine gum, anti depressant drugs, cold turkey, stop smoking pills or potions and hypnosis, etc.

It's very effective; The majority of our clients who make the necessary lifestyle changes such as developing healthy eating and exercise habits lose about 8 - 12 pounds per month. The prime function of Low Level Laser Therapy is to stimulate (accelerate) the metabolism, suppress the appetite and control food cravings.

International clinical studies have shown high success rates at ending nicotine addiction. Midwest Laser Centers is part of a FDA approved investigational review board (IRB) study attempting to demonstrate to the FDA that low-level laser is a safe and effective treatment of nicotine addiction.

A recent study by Sallows and Graupner (2005) has replicated these results and indicated that a positive treatment outcome was best predicted by a child's pre-intervention language, imitation, and social skills. Another study by Howard, Sparkman, Cohen, Green, and Stanislaw (2005), compared intensive behavior analytic intervention to standard early intervention services provided to children with developmental impairment and to "eclectic" treatment.

Answer: We are not aware of any clinical trials on TMJ diseases and disorders and massage therapy so we are unable to comment on the effects of massage therapy on the TMJ. We do hear that massage can be helpful for some patients, and painful for others. It is important to keep in mind that there are various types of massage and each TMJ patient's symptoms vary. back to top Question: I was recently diagnosed with a TMJ problem in which I have ear and jaw pain.

Hot (conventional or thermal) and cold (photodynamic) lasers differ in wavelength. This means that the light used for the surgical treatment is different, although they have a similar effect. Photodynamic therapy requires injection of a drug that makes the bleeding vessels more sensitive to the laser, allowing the laser to distinguish it from surrounding tissue. The cold laser does not damage the healthy tissues of the eye.

Recent studies show that light therapy can be helpful year-round for people who experience chronic depression, unpredictable recurrent depression, or bipolar depression, and the method has been effectively tested in patients using medication and even electroconvulsive therapy. The addition of light therapy to the regimen must be under doctor’s supervision.

Laser hair removal is now being utilized for mass hair removal from large areas of the body. Lasers target pigment (darker color) in the hair follicles. Laser does not work on blonde, red or white hairs. Several lasers have been granted clearance by the United States Food and Drug Administration for "permanent reduction", proving to be very effective for removing hair from areas of the human body that have been considered impractical because of their size by conventional methods.

Answer: Yes, TMJ patients may experience some retrusion of the mandible and may develop an open bite if the jaw degenerates severely. Please keep in mind this occurs only in extreme cases. back to top

Answer: Although headaches associated with TMJ and masticatory muscle problems is either a referred type of pain that the patient interprets as a headache or it can be a true muscle contraction (tension) headache. As far as I know, nobody has shown any relation between TMJ Diseases and Disorders and actual migraine headaches. (Response by Dr. Daniel Laskin) back to top

A very high percentage of TMJ patients have had orthodontic extractions. With current knowledge, orthodontic treatment can be provided without the extraction of teeth and minimize the chance of having TMJ later in life.