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Neuromuscular Dentistry

Neuromuscular dentistry is the term used when assessing the function of your jaw joints and muscles; and aims to relieve symptoms of TMD by placing the jaw into its optimal position.

The bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and teeth that make our masticatory system, function in a complex manner. The components of this system including the nerves that control the jaw muscles that will allow precise movement of the lower jaw which enable our teeth to chew up and swallow food must function in a coordinated and balanced manner to avoid damage to these structures.

It is when this Neuromuscular system is not functioning in harmony that we can have the issues and problems we call TMD

At Smile Dynamics in East Wahroonga we analyse all the information available to determine if your symptoms are TMD> Most importantly we listen to the history and nature of your symptoms and consider both emotional and physiologic causes. We also have at our disposal state-of-the-art technology such as joint vibration analysis, to add more information to help us unravel what is one of dentistry’s most confusing conditions. Quite often we will also draw on expert opinion in other fields such as neurologists, psychologists and physical therapists.

Some of the symptoms of TMD may include:

NTI Splints

TMJ Dysfunction

Various symptoms may occur in your jaw joint and facial muscles including:

  • Headaches, dizziness
  • Grinding of teeth
  • Pain or soreness in and around the jaw joints especially upon waking
  • Ear aches, stuffiness or ringing in the ears
  • Numbness in the fingers and arms
  • Limited jaw movement and difficulty swallowing
  • Clicking or popping sounds in your jaw joints
  • Jaw locking- open or closed
  • Pain behind the eyes
  • Neck, shoulder or back pain
  • Facial pain
  • Worn tooth surfaces
  • Broken or chipped teeth

If you suffer from any of the above conditions, neuromuscular dentistry may be of benefit to you. Talk to the team at Smile Dynamics today and discover how they can restore your bite, relieve your pain and improve your quality of life.

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