Welcome to Functional Wellness at Rittenhouse Smiles
There has been a growing trend among our patients: a significant increase in jaw pain, clenching, grinding, and overall facial tension. Driven by a commitment to the latest technological advancements in dentistry, we continuously seek out innovative ways to support your individual needs and enhance your daily comfort.
That is why we are thrilled to introduce EMFACE® and Exion® to our practice—two revolutionary treatments designed to bridge the gap between dental health and complete facial wellness.
What to Expect During Treatment
Both EMFACE® and Exion® are designed with your absolute comfort in mind. When you visit us for these therapies, you can expect a relaxing, spa-like experience backed by clinical expertise:
- 100% Non-Invasive: These treatments require absolutely no needles, anesthesia, or numbing creams.
- Completely Painless: Patients typically feel only a gentle warming sensation paired with involuntary muscle contractions, often described as feeling like a relaxing, deep-tissue facial massage.
- Expertly Administered: Our team is fully certified and clinically trained in these advanced therapies. We have experienced the treatments firsthand and are highly equipped to guide you through the process.
Ask us about EMFACE® and Exion® during your next visit—we would love to share how these treatments can help you achieve a healthier, more comfortable smile!
What is EMFACE® and Exion®?
EMFACE® is FDA cleared and FDA approved for both TMJ therapeutic treatments and also aesthetic treatments.
TMJ Indications
- TMJ Dysfunction Relief: treats temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction and associated pain.
- Symptom Relief: Relieving symptoms associated with muscle spasms in the face and jaw area.
- Physical Therapy: Providing muscle re-education, increasing local blood flow in the treated area, and maintaining or improving mandibular (jaw) range of motion.
Aesthetic Indications
- Skin Rejuvenation: Elevating tissue temperature to improve skin quality, boost collagen and elastin production, and reduce wrinkles.
- Muscle Toning: Non-invasively contracting and strengthening specific facial muscles (such as the forehead, under eye, cheek and under chin muscles) to provide a natural, needle-free facial lift. It’s like a gym workout for your face.
The Science for TMJ
EMFACE® combines two technologies
- Synchronized Radiofrequency
Gently warms tissue to help relax muscles, increase blood flow, and support collagen and elastin production. - HIFES® Muscle Stimulation (patented energy technology that causes selective muscle contractions in the face)
“For TMJ: uses Ultra-Low Frequency HIFES®”
As dental professionals, we understand how the four muscles of mastication of the jaw work together every day. When these muscles become overworked or imbalanced, they can contribute to:
- TMJ discomfort
- Jaw tension and muscle fatigue
- Clenching and grinding (bruxism)
- Facial tightness
- Tension headaches associated with jaw muscles
- Muscle imbalance affecting facial comfort
All of which can have a longterm affect on the height and thickness of teeth which in turn affects the integrity and strength of teeth. In other words, teeth need to be surrounded by healthy bone and gums to maintain their position, however it is the collaboration of many muscles that make your lower jaw function and activate teeth against each other.
Thus Emface helps to:
- Relax overactive jaw muscles (for TMJ treatment)
- Tighten aged facial muscles (for aesthetic treatment)
- Improve facial muscle balance and function
- Reduce jaw tension and discomfort
- Support healthier muscle movement
- Promote a more relaxed, comfortable facial appearance
- Complement comprehensive TMJ therapy as part of an individualized treatment plan
- Reduce excessive forces on teeth caused by specific muscles
Exion® Face
EXION combines advanced radiofrequency technology to stimulate your body’s own collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production.
Benefits may include:
- Firmer, tighter skin
- Improved skin texture and tone
- Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
- Restoration of youthful facial volume. One area of popularity is the lips (as opposed to injectable lip fillers)
- Increased hydration from within
- Healthier, smoother, more radiant skin
These technologies support both how your face feels and how your face functions, while also enhancing how it looks.
Whether you’re seeking relief from jaw discomfort, looking to improve facial muscle health, or hoping to refresh your appearance naturally, EMFACE and EXION allow us to provide comprehensive facial wellness in one convenient location.
Schedule Your Appointment
Experience these exciting new treatments firsthand. Discover how EMFACE® and Exion® can transform your wellness and aesthetics.
