Traditionally dentistry has mostly focused on the teeth and jaw joints. The
neuromuscular approach has an expanded diagnostic assessment, and bases much
of its success on getting the muscles and nerves to coexist correctly between
your teeth and joints. Neuromuscular Dentistry is concerned with the dynamic
relationship between the range of motion of these joints and in body posturing.
Think of neuromuscular problems in this way: Imagine riding a bike with a bent
seat. After years of adjusting to this awkward position, some muscles would
have shortened because of reduced use; others would have been stretched. Fashioning
a new seat would not eliminate all the muscle problems created. The seats proper
position would need to be determined first to make any guarantees about whether
the muscle tension would subside.
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More
than Pain Relief How is it like a Facelift?
TENS
Unit Achieving Proper Jaw Posture
K7
Function Evaluation System Objective/Scientific Data
Symptoms
of a Neuromuscular Problem
More Than Pain Relief
Without the teeth, facial muscles and jaw joints in harmonious balance, people
can develop painful complications: technically identified by some as TMJ/ TMD
(Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction). It can cause severe head and neck pain.
And, some patients experience no recognizable evidence of discomfort. Yet, both
groups find that neuromuscular therapies can also enhance facial beauty. After
this relaxation of muscles and removal of tension occurs, some people think
our patients have received a facelift.
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TENS UNIT Achieving Proper
Jaw Posture
While teeth are a vital part of the relationship between proper joint function
and muscle tension, their optimum performance and function is based on how well
muscles work together. Determining the correct jaw position or posture is done
using scientific methods. We objectively measure muscle function to determine
proper jaw posture, its movements and function. We determine the optimal resting
posture of your jaw. This is done by relaxing your facial and jaw muscles using
a TENS unit.
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K7 Function Evaluation System
Objective/Scientific Answers
The K7 Evaluation System provides Dr. Doyle with three distinctly different
technologies for measuring, displaying and storing objective answers about the
physical position and function of the jaw, teeth and muscles of the face. This
objective information enhances his diagnostic and treatment recommendations
not available in many dental practices.
The Neuromuscular exam will consist of the following non-invasive tests (plus
the TENS relaxation technique).
CMS (Computerized Mandibular Scanner) for monitoring proper
or improper jaw movement
Sonography for sensing and assessing the unhealthy pulling
and stretching of the jaw joint
EMG (Electromyograph) for finding electrical activity in
the muscle to locate problem areas
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Symptoms of a Neuromuscular
Problem
Headaches
Earaches
Pain behind eyes
Dizziness
Limited mouth opening
Neck, shoulder, back pain or stiffness
Clicking or grating sounds in TM joint
Pain or soreness in TM (jaw) joints
Locking jaw (opened or closed)
Unexplained teeth or facial pain
Numbness in fingers or arms
Difficulty swallowing
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