TMJ Treatment/Neuromuscular Dentistry
Do you suffer with migraines, face/head/neck/or shoulder pain, trouble opening and closing your mouth, or clicking of the jaw joints? If your jaw is even slightly out of alignment, you may have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, a condition that can create nagging, sometimes debilitating, symptoms.
The temporomandibular joints are located in front and just down from your ears. They allow your jaw to open, close, and move side to side. Many factors can contribute to TMJ dysfunction, including a misaligned bite, which means that your teeth don't fit together properly. You see, the best relaxed position for your jaw may not be supported by your bite. When the jaws are constantly unable to relax, nerves and muscles become irritated, sending mixed signals to the brain. This is how TMJ pain occurs.
Dr. Goh believes that all dentistry should focus on comfortable function. He has studied neuromuscular dentistry, the nerve/muscle connection as it relates to jaw position. Before he begins a smile makeover or major restorative dentistry, and for patients who suffer with TMJ pain, Dr. Goh will use modern technology to find and restore optimal jaw positioning. The K7 by Myotronics tracks jaw position and measures muscle activity to determine the best relaxed position for the jaw.
A number of non-surgical neuromuscular therapy solutions can correct jaw position. Dr. Goh may suggest rebuilding the bite with restorative dentistry or orthodontics. He may recommend an oral appliance or physical therapy. Every patient is unique, as is every TMJ case. Dr. Goh will determine the best therapy for your situation and make sure that your jaws function properly before he begins major dental work.
If you suffer with TMJ pain, call our office today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Goh. He will help you find the relief you deserve – without surgery! We serve patients from Henderson, Green Valley, and Green Valley Ranch in our Las Vegas dentist's office.
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