Kim's Dental Clinic in Ansan, Review of Son's Jaw Pain Treatment

My 8th-grade son has been complaining of persistent pain in his right jaw and discomfort when opening his mouth, so we visited the dentist. He has had a slight malocclusion to begin with, but I was worried because the pain started recently. In the examination room, the director thoroughly checked his jaw movement and occlusion, and explained in detail that the jaw joint and the alignment of his teeth are affecting the condition together.
To ensure an accurate diagnosis, we performed a panoramic X-ray and an occlusion examination. The doctor explained that the pain was caused by strain on the jaw joint and suggested starting with gentle treatment. The treatment involved fabricating a splint to stabilize the jaw joint, combined with physical therapy and heat therapy to relax the jaw muscles. The process was much smoother because the doctor provided thorough explanations to help the child relax.
What I liked about this clinic was that they didn't just recommend orthodontics; they accurately identified the cause of my current pain and set a treatment plan step by step. They also gave detailed instructions on jaw usage habits at home and precautions for eating, which made it easy to manage. A few days after treatment, my jaw pain decreased significantly, and I could feel the discomfort when opening my mouth gradually improving.