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Neuromuscular Treatment for TMD/TMJ
Neuromuscular Treatment for TMD / TMJ
Not all dentists practice neuromuscular dentistry. It is an approach to dentistry that looks at more than just teeth and gums. A neuromuscular dentist can diagnose and treat many painful symptoms that might otherwise be puzzling and resistant to medical treatments. It is thought that a majority of Americans suffer to some extent from the symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD), which is a misaligned jaw joint. TMD is also abbreviated as TMJ.
Common TMD/TMJ symptoms include:
- Severe and recurrent headaches, often thought of as migraines
- Jaw and facial pain
- Earache and ringing in the ears
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Teeth grinding (which can also be a contributory cause)
- Popping or clicking sounds when the jaw moves
- Inability to open the jaw fully
- Tingling in the hands and fingers
