Neuromuscular Dentistry
Get TMJ/TMD Treatment In Rydal, PA
TMJ is the joint that connects the lower and upper jaw. The term TMJ stands for Temporomandibular Joint. This is one of the most complex joints in the entire body, capable of forwarding and backward movement, rotations, and side-to-side movements. TMJ often refers to complications and problems with this joint and is also referred to as TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder). TMD is a very common condition that results from misalignment of the teeth, the upper and lowers jaws and sometimes the joint. Our Dentists in Abington, PA, can help relieve you of your jaw pain.
Some Of The Most Common Symptoms Of TMJ/TMD Include:
- Headaches/Migraines
- Neck & shoulder pain
- Facial pain
- Tingling Fingers
- Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus)
- Vertigo
- Limited movement of the lower jaw
- Limited opening of the jaw
- Difficulty swallowing
- Difficulty chewing
- Clicking sounds
- Muscle spasms
- Locking of the jaw
- Sensitive Teeth
- Grinding/Clenching teeth
- Nervousness/Insomnia
This Patient Received Neuromuscular Treatment For Headaches And Also Got Veneers
Often times many of these symptoms are overlooked and not thought to have any relation to ones bite. As a TMD specialist and neuromuscular dentist, these symptoms are reviewed with all of our patients as part of our occlusal screening. We compare the symptoms one has to the clinical signs of malocclusion (bad bite) to determine the best treatment options for our patients.
Why Choose Neuromuscular Dentists?
Malocclusion causes an imbalance in the bite-jaw-muscle relationship with the jaw and skull leading to pain. Neuromuscular dentistry focuses on the treatment of the teeth, jaw joints and head and neck muscles together to find physiologic rest of the mandible and alleviate pain. Neuromuscular dentists attempt to treat the root cause of TMD and not just the symptoms.
How To Treat TMD
In order to alleviate symptoms associated with TMD, neuromuscular dentists relax the muscles of the head and neck to find the optimal physiologic rest position of the lower jaw. The TENS unit is the only way to temporarily break the strong connection and muscle memory your jaw has to bring your teeth together. By relaxing the muscles of the head and neck we can figure out one’s optimum jaw placement thereby eliminating pain associated with TMD.
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If you or someone you know experiences any of the symptoms of TMJ listed above please call our office at 215.885.0555 or fill out our contact form to have a consultation with our neuromuscular dentist in Rydal, Jenkintown, Horsham, Willow Grove, and Philadelphia, PA.
