Neuromuscular dentistry focuses on understanding the soft tissues, muscles and nerves, associated with misalignment of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which can lead to temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Many individuals suffer from discomforts such as facial pain, locking jaw, ringing in the ears, neck/shoulder pain, headaches/migraines, numbness in fingers/arms, and other TMD related issues on a daily basis. Because TMJ can be difficult to diagnose, many people simply live with the pain or rely on pain medication.
TMJ often goes undiagnosed because people normally go to a doctor for pain that is symptomatic of TMJ. The science of neuromuscular dentistry (NMD) evaluates and treats your overall oral health by considering how your muscles, teeth and joints all work together.
Muscles control the alignment and movement of your jaw when biting and chewing. So a malocclusion, or malaligned jaws resulting in an improper bite can result in severely worn or broken teeth, as well as several other symptoms, including posture related imbalances or even severe headaches. more...
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