Neuromuscular Dentistry
If you suffer from head/neck pain, or other symptoms associated with
TMJ Bruxism, Drs. Brown and Kushner recommend a neuromuscular treatment approach.
$25 Discount for New Patients!
Neuromuscular Dentistry (NMD) is the term applied to techniques that expand upon the traditional mechanical approach to dentistry. It focuses on the status and function of the muscles that control jaw position, chewing and swallowing.
A neuromuscular dentist uses computerized equipment to measure and study the pattern of jaw opening and closing, jaw position and muscle activity to determine if your jaw position (bite) should be left as is or adjusted to a more optimal position.
To understand NMD, you must have basic knowledge of your occlusion the way that your upper and lower teeth fit together. Your head and neck muscles determine this fit, as they control your jaw posture.
NMD tests are non-invasive no injections, no pain!
- Computerized Mandibular Scan (CMS) Computerized Mandibular Scan (CMS) A Medical Device to three-dimensionally assess the precise pattern of jaw movement (open/close) and measure precisely where your lower (bottom) jaw is held in relation to your upper teeth.
- Electrosonogram A Medical Device designed to study of the sound (clicking, popping noises) coming from your jaw joints, to help analyze the condition and function of your Temporomandibular Joints (jaw joints).
- Surface Electromyogram (EMG) A Medical Device for measuring the tiny electrical signals from functioning jaw muscles that shows the Doctor which muscles may have abnormal muscle activity.
- Myomonitor A Medical Device that painlessly exercises facial and jaw muscles. By delivering a gentle electrical massage to your muscles, it helps them relax and establish a precise comfortable bite position for your lower jaw.