There's a better way to treat chronic migraines and headaches
If you suffer from chronic migraines, you know how difficult they are to effectively diagnose and treat. The TruDenta system of diagnosis and treatment was developed to help uncover and resolve the frequently-overlooked causes behind your chronic migraines.
Uncover the hidden causes of your chronic pain
The TruDenta diagnostic process uses the latest technology to closely examines the nerves, muscles, and ligaments that surround the head, neck, and jaw to find any signs of the inflammation and chronic stress that can lead to constant headaches.
Get safe and lasting treatment from the doctors who understand your pain
If examination shows that your headaches are actually being caused by musculoskeletal problems, we can help. All TruDenta doctors have years of experience as dental professionals working with the delicate musculature of the jaw, neck, and head—a perfect background to implement TruDenta's process of progressive rehabilitation and physical therapy for the damaged joints and stressed musculature that cause chronic headaches.
Get to the root of your chronic migraines
At the Rensselaer Headache Center, we primarily focus on pain management for jaw-related headaches, migraines, and TMJ issues. If you are looking for compassionate yet skilled practitioners, our dental care team headed by Dr. Jordan Balvich is here to help you get the care you need. Our priority is to deliver the highest quality mouth and jaw therapy to our patients in a comfortable and understanding setting. We primarily serve Rensselaer, PA and the surrounding area.
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Our Doctor:
Dr. Jordan Balvich
Dr. “J” is the glue that brings our magnificent dental team together for you. He has been practicing general dentistry in Rensselaer, Indiana, for over 25 years now. Dr. Balvich gets a lot of questions regarding the initials after his name. Let us explain.
“DMD” stands for Doctor of Dental Medicine and Dr. J’s training for this degree was done alongside medical students. “FAGD” stands for Fellow in the Academy of General Dentistry, and only six percent of dentists obtain this standing. These are doctors dedicated to furthering their knowledge and understanding of dental conditions. “DAAOS” is an abbreviation for Diplomate in the Academy of the American Orthodontic Society. Less than two percent of its membership obtains this level of understanding in orthodontics. As you can see, our doctor likes to excel at what he does! This is evidenced by Dr. Balvich being selected as one of the nation’s “Top Dentists” by the Consumer Research Council of America for the past fourteen consecutive years.
Dr. J serves on the Board of Directors of the American Orthodontic Society (AOS). He also served as Past-President of the AOS, and he serves as the co-editor of the Journal of the American Orthodontic Society. Dr. Balvich is also an associate instructor with the AOS, teaching other pediatric and general dentists orthodontics. He has also recently served as a liaison for the Academy of General Dentistry in Washington D.C. with Indiana congressmen for patient rights. He is a past board member and president of the local CDC.
Dr. Balvich grew up in the suburbs of Chicago (Berwyn and Hinsdale), graduated from St. Joseph’s College (Rensselaer), received his dental training from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (Alton, IL) and returned to Rensselaer in 1992. He has been married to Beth (Neal of Monticello, IN) since 1985. They met while working at Indiana Beach, Monticello, IN, during their college summers.
They have four children: Joshua, a graduate of Anderson University in business and works for Fastenal in sales. Parker, a recent graduate of Wabash College, works for dear ole’ dad with the intent to learn the business and take the reigns one day. Graham recently graduated from Illinois Central Community College with an associate degree in Agricultural Business. Finally, there is Ella, who will be entering high school in the fall. She has enjoyed competitive dance and 4H for the past five years.
In his free time, Dr. J enjoys reading, dreaming of being on his sailboat, working in the yard and around the house, and watching the kids grow up and become as wise as their parents. He has also been an avid supporter of local youth activities and sports.
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The TruDenta Process
Bite Force Analysis
Our proprietary T-Scan technology allows our doctors to precisely assess your mouth and jaw for dental imbalances during opening, closing, and chewing, right down to the amount and direction of the force exerted by each individual tooth.
Range of Motion Analysis
Dental imbalances often cause chronic muscle tension and inflammation, which can in turn limit your head and jaw movement. Our doctors measure and monitor the movement range of your head and jaw to more accurately determine the most effective treatment plan for your symptoms.
Headache History Form
Headaches can occur for many different reasons — in order to find the source of your headaches and determine if the TruDenta treatment process will be effective for you, your TruDenta doctor will speak with you in detail about your past headaches and their specific symptoms.
Muscle Exam
Your TruDenta doctor will locate the latent trigger points in your face and neck that restrict motion and contribute to jaw imbalances — these knots of tense muscle are often missed without a thorough examination.
Head Health Questionaire
Jaw or head trauma can cause a variety of hidden changes in the jaw, neck, and face that may later manifest as stiffness, pain, or headaches. By cataloging any possible sources of damage, your TruDenta doctor can more effectively focus your treatment plan.
Ultrasound
Therapeutic ultrasound treatment returns circulation to chronically sore and strained muscles by providing gentle heat and increasing blood flow, while the targeted sound waves break up scar tissue and deep adhesions.
Trigger Point Therapy
Manual trigger point therapy decreases and eliminates pain and tension in latent and active trigger points by breaking up muscle knots and increasing blood flow in order to decrease inflammation.
Electrocurrent
Our transcutaneous microcurrent stimulation therapy reduces muscle spasms and their accompanying pain through low-level electrical signals. It also decreases lactic acid build-up and encourages healthy nerve stimulation.
