Pain Joint

Neuromuscular dentistry focuses on the alignment of your temporomandibular joint and the muscles that surround it; and take it’s position into account whenever a dental procedure is performed.

Whenever a neuromuscular dentist performs a procedure, they make sure that any dental corrections do not interfere with the alignment of your temporomandibular joint. A regular cosmetic dentist may be able to provide you with a fantastic smile, but if they’re not a neuromuscular dentist, you could develop symptoms associated with TMJ.

Your temporomandibular joint is where your lower jaw connects to your skull. When this joint comes out of alignment it is referred to as temporomandibular joint disorder or TMJ (TMD). Neuromuscular dentists are specially trained to diagnose and treat TMJ or TMD. TMJ can cause great discomfort, pain, and serious dental problems.

Symptoms of TMJ include:

· Locking of the jaw

· Clicking/Popping of the jaw

· Limited jaw movement

· Headaches

· Migraines

· Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus)

· Worn Teeth

· Chipped Teeth

· Sore jaw muscles

· Pain in the head, neck, and shoulders

· Facial Pain

· Cracked Teeth

· Grinding/Clenching your teeth

· Sensitive/Sore Teeth

Neuromuscular dentistry can diagnose your symptoms and help alleviate you of the pain and suffering that TMJ causes as well as make sure you do not develop TMJ through other dental procedures.

If you have TMJ, your bite may be out of alignment. A bad bite puts excess stress on the muscles in your face, head, and neck even while your jaw is at rest.

By using state-of-the-art technology, neuromuscular dentists track the movement of your jaw and its position when it is at rest. Through this information, the neuromuscular dentist can determine what the optimal position for your jaw will be.

Treatment for TMJ usually involves three steps. The first is relaxing and ridding the muscles in your jaw of excess waste. This will stop the pain and allow the neuromuscular dentist to stabilize your jaw. Once stabilized, the neuromuscular dentist can determine the best treatment plan to permanently correct your bite. Lastly, they will work with you to develop a long-term treatment to accomplish your unique wants and needs.

A neuromuscular dentist focuses on more than just your mouth to alleviate the pain and suffering that is associated with TMJ. Many times people are forced to live with pain and discomfort as a result of having been misdiagnosed or being told that their pain is not a due to any physical problems. Neuromuscular dentists can determine if the pain you are suffering from is as a result of TMJ.