Conservative estimates indicate over 40 million Americans have
serious problems with headaches and neck pain. Recent studies indicate the majority
of these problems are due to muscle pain and strain associated with our chewing.
Symptoms include: chronic headaches, migraines, neck pain, pain behind the eyes,
congested ears, popping of the jaw, and others. (Visit
www.leadingdentists.com for a more in-depth look at neuromuscular dentistry.)
Take a few minutes to watch the educational video in the video gallery to better
understand the causes, symptoms and possible treatment of temporomandibular disorders.
Women, in their child bearing years, make up the majority of sufferers of this debilitating
condition known as Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). This is not
to say that men and denture wearers are excluded from the benefits of neuromuscular
dentistry.
For many trying to find out the cause behind their pain is like riding on a merry-go-round
you can't get off!! Unfortunately, with TMD, misdiagnosis is common. Patients typicall
wander from doctor to doctor, generally finding no organic basis for their pain.
Drugs and pain management techniques may help temporarily, but ultimately the agonizing
pain returns.
We have treated many patients who fall into the category extremely successfully,
incorporating the theory and practice of neuromuscular dentistry.
It is imperative to have harmony between your
jaw, facial muscles and joints. This harmony can only exist with the use of highly
efficient computerized medical and dental equipment that objectively measures muscle
function and correlates the bite of the teeth to a proper jaw posture and function.
Your pain is an all-embracing problem that requires thorough examination, diagnosis
and treatment by our expert staff.
Contact us to schedule your complimentary initial screening, which includes a sonogram of your joints.