Het Kaak Hoofd Centrum

About Het Kaak Hoofd Centrum

Het Kaak Hoofd Centrum is a specialist centre for jaw and facial problems in Sittard. It offers jaw physiotherapy for, among other things, jaw problems, facial pain, tinnitus, headaches and dizziness.

Treatments

The centre treats pain and stiffness around the jaw and supports recovery after surgery or during orthodontic treatment. Treatment may include explanations, physiotherapy techniques and exercises.

• Jaw physiotherapy for jaw problems
• Treatment for facial pain
• Treatment for tinnitus associated with jaw problems
• Treatment for headaches
• Treatment for dizziness
• Rehabilitation during orthodontic treatment
• Rehabilitation after jaw surgery and dental procedures

Approach

Treatment starts with an explanation of the cause of the problems and what the person can do themselves. If needed, the neck and chewing muscles are massaged, the jaw is mobilised and exercises are provided.

• Explanation of problems and prevention
• Massage of neck and chewing muscles
• Mobilisation of the jaw
• Exercises to do at home

Locations

The centre has visitor addresses on Rijksweg Zuid and Bachstraat in Sittard.

• Rijksweg Zuid 43, Sittard
• Bachstraat 103, Sittard

Collaboration

The centre works with healthcare providers from different disciplines and with the SOLK centre when a multidisciplinary approach is needed.

• GPs
• Dentists
• Gnathologists
• Dental hygienists
• Orthodontists
• ENT doctors
• Oral surgeons
• Neurologists
• SOLK centre (Dutch centre for medically unexplained physical symptoms)