Neuromuscular Dentistry

New Methods Are Curing Chronic Ailments
Through the newly developed technique of Neuromuscular dentistry, people are finally finding permanent relief from:

• chronic headaches
• neck pain
• shoulder pain
• back pain
• ear pain
• ringing in their ears
• dizziness
• stuffy ears
• difficulty opening their mouth
• pain behind their eyes
• difficulty swallowing
• throat pain
• clicking or popping sounds in their jaw
• numbness in their hands or fingertips
• loose or worn teeth
• clenching or grinding their teeth
• stressed or tired muscles of their face

Neuromuscular Dentistry
Until recently, dentistry had viewed the teeth and jaw structure from a purely mechanical point of view. Medicine on the other hand, has always known that our skeletal positions are strongly influenced by our muscles. Now, both the medical and dental profession concur that 90% of headaches and facial pain are muscular in origin. Muscle imbalances throughout the body lead to posture problems, resulting in muscle and joint problems. These can be debilitating (runners knee, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, and lower back). Our head and neck region is no different. No matter how our teeth are positioned, our muscles will struggle to create a comfortable bite. If our tooth position is improper, our body will be unsuccessful in accommodating, leading to the myriad of pain issues listed above.

How Does It Work?
How does Neuromuscular Dentistry work? An initial two-part exam is performed in our office. Using subjective and objective data from state-of-the-art computer equipment, we can identify problem areas that are potentially treatable. Additional information may be required including models of your teeth, 3-dimensional x-rays of your joints, photographs, ESG (electrosonography) of your joints and a computerized mandibular scan monitored with SEMG (surface electromyography).

Phase one of the treatment establishes the correct bite by repairing the mandibular (lower jaw) posture with the aid of a low frequency TENS unit and a clear orthotic (splint) worn on your lower teeth. In time, your pain is relieved and quality of life improves dramatically.

Phase two is long-term, permanent prevention such as exercises you can do at home to keep the problem from re-emerging. For most people, no further dental work is required, but in some cases a permanent change of tooth position may be necessary through neuromuscular orthodontics or full mouth rehabilitation. The end results are typically a total and permanent relief of chronic pain.