Neuromuscular Dentistry

TMJ / TMD (temporomandibular joint syndrome or dysfunction) refers to the symptoms that develop when the teeth, facial muscles, and temporomandibular joints are out of alignment.

TMJ is a disorder that is commonly ignored or misdiagnosed. Although the vast majority of North Americans suffer from TMJ, most do not relate their pain and/or symptoms to a “bad bite”. Many people with TMJ are not treated correctly as a result.

Symptoms include:

• Headaches / Migraines
• Facial pain
• Neck and shoulder pain
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Unexplained loose teeth
• Sensitive and sore teeth
• Jaw pain
• Limited jaw movement or locking jaw
• Numbness in the fingers and arms
• >Worn or cracked teeth
• Clicking or popping in the jaw joints
• Depression

Neuromuscular dentistry, performed by general dentists at Millennium Smile – Crowfoot Dental has helped many patients with these symptoms get back to a normal life, with much less pain.

See the video below for more information about Neuromuscular Dentistry.