Neuromuscular Dentistry

If you constantly suffer from headaches, dizziness or clicking and popping of the jaw joint then your bite may be to blame…

A Malocclusion or ‘bad bite’ can develop for many reasons including trauma to the teeth or head, the loss of teeth or even posture. This Malocclusion can affect you in many ways that you wouldn’t normally think of as dentally related.

Do You Suffer From Any Of The Following Symptoms?

• Frequent headaches or migraines
• Neck, shoulder, back pain
• Pain, pressure in and around the eyes
• Sinus problems, Ear congestion or earaches
• Vertigo (dizziness) or Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Habits of grinding, clenching of teeth
• Pain in and around the jaw and jaw joints
• Worn/chipped/missing/broken teeth and/or fillings
• Clicking/popping or locking in the jaw joints

How can a Neuromuscular Dentist Help?

Neuromuscular Dentistry is the art and science of using the relaxed position of the muscles of the head and neck to place the jaw in the optimal physiologic position for comfort and function. Treatment usually involves several phases:

• First we use an ultra low-frequency TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation) unit to deliver a mild electrical impulse to the muscles, relaxing them by increasing the blood flow and flushing out toxins. This process usually takes 45-60 minutes.
• Then we utilise a computerised diagnostic instrument called the K-7 to record muscle activity, joint sounds and jaw position.
• Once the records are collected, an orthotic (custom, specialised mouth ‘splint’) is fabricated to place the jaw in this relaxed physiologic position.

When this phase of treatment is completed, a mutual decision will be made regarding the next phase of therapy.

The options available are:

1. Continued orthotic wear
2. Recontouring of the teeth
3. Orthodontic therapy
4. Reconstruction with crowns, veneers, or other prosthetic restorations

Advanced Dental Care Clinic has a strong focus on the art of Neuromuscular Dentistry and is excited to offer you the best that is available today. So the next time you reach for a Panadol or Nurofen to help with your aches and pains, think what it would be like to be pain-free.