Patient Services

Neuromuscular Dentistry

We can read MRIs to help in the diagnosis of functional problems with your teeth or jaws. We have a TENS unit that helps relax the muscles of your face and jaw. We also make Nightguards to enable your teeth and jaws to function better.

How Does Neuromuscular Dentistry Help?

The good news is that advances in the science of neuromuscular dentistry have taught us how to bring the jaw into a relaxed position. For example, we may recommend the use of dental restorations to precisely raise or lower areas of your bite, creating a naturally comfortable position for your jaw. In most cases, we can reposition your jaw without surgery or braces and complete the treatment in just a few weeks.

The Results: Feeling and Looking Better!

We’ve found that many patients experience a moderate to significant change in the facial appearance after treatment. Patients who had recessed lower jaws may have a new profile including a stronger jaw line and chin. Areas of the jaw that may have protruded will be pulled back into alignment. And all of the restorations necessary to correct your bite will be guided by the expert aesthetic judgement of the doctor.

TENS

We utilize a device called a T.E.N.S. (Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation) unit. This device delivers a mild electrical impulse to the muscles that move the jaw. The rhythmic pulsing (once every 1.5 seconds) relaxes the muscles. In addition to relaxing the muscles, it sets up ideal muscle function by increasing blood flow, flushing out toxins. We often find that after 45 minutes of stimulation, the muscles are in their ideal position.

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