Neuromuscular dentistry is the art and science of using the relaxed condition of the face and jaw muscles to determine a healthy jaw position. Twenty-five years of research and clinical experience have shown this technique to be effective in treating patients with various levels of head and neck pain. It is also used in finding the optimal jaw position before restorative dentistry and greatly increases the longevity of restorations and natural dentition.
The process involves gathering information about your jaw and joint functions with non-invasive tests using a sophisticated computer program (the K-7). Jaw muscles are then relaxed with a painless electronic muscle stimulator (the Myomonitor). By overcomig the "programming" of your muscles through relaxation (also know as TENS Therapy) we can determine the most relaxed physiologic position from which your jaw should function.
Transcranial or Tomogram X-ray of your jaw joints are also used to verify changes that have occurred in the jaw to skull relationship. One of the benefits of an optimal jaw position is joint decompression. When this happens there is a noticeable relief of pain, and clicks or pops can be reduced or eliminated. Other benefits include improved posture and overall head and neck comfort.
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