I have constant headaches and a chipped tooth.My physician recommended a Neuromuscular Dentist. Why?
Many people suffer from chronic and sometimes debilitating pain issues, such as persistent jaw and facial pain, headaches, neck, shoulder and back pain, pain behind the eyes, worn or chipped teeth, difficulty swallowing, clicking or popping in the jaw, or numbness in hands or fingertips. Until now, the best a physician could do for many of these people was to provide pain medication. Most people don’t realize that poor jaw position can be the culprit, even if it’s not visually noticeable. It may have taken years for the symptoms to develop. Neuromuscular Dentistry, is a recent dental advancement that is eliminating these chronic ailments and is changing people’s lives every day. There are several dentists in the valley, who, like myself, have advanced training and equipment to provide this specialized form of dentistry. I’ve found that both physicians and patients alike, are excited about the fast, painless, results. Neuromuscular Dentistry is a modern advancement based on the understanding that the temporomandibular joints (jaw joints) need to be in an ideal, comfortable, resting position based on the guidance of muscles and stabilized by the bite position. We use state-of-the-art computer equipment, X-rays, ESG (electrosonography) and SEMG (surface electromyography) to identify problem areas that are potentially treatable and find an optimal and accurate jaw position. Phase one of the treatment repairs the mandibular (lower jaw) posture with the aid of a low frequency TENS unit and a splint worn on the lower teeth. Patients typically feel a reduction in stress level and higher energy almost immediately after phase one. Phase two involves a more permanent solution, and no further dental work is required. Results are typically a total and permanent relief of chronic pain. Many people also decide to have some cosmetic dentistry included and leave not only feeling like a new person, but looking better than ever too. The relief truly is life-changing for many people, and makes our work so fulfilling on many levels. If you are experiencing any of the previously mentioned symptoms on a constant, regular or recurring basis, I recommend visiting a neuromuscular dentist for an evaluation. With a few, easy, painless tests, we can identify if your bite position is the primary contributor to your problems. If so, permanent relief could be just around the corner for you.
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