Dr. Dave Hanswirth brings over 25 years of experience in physiologic dentistry, TMJ, TMD, & pain treatment & state-of-the-art restorative techniques. He practices in White Plains NY and he is an award-winning dentist in Westchester County known by his peers and patients for providing among the most effective care the county has to offer—improving jaw function and delivering relief from chronic pain. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be fractured, swell & become sore, causing limited movement of the lower jaw & pain radiating to the head & neck. Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) occurs when there are problems with the muscles & jaws in the face.