Advanced Dental Concepts

Candidacy for Neuromuscular Dentistry in Sacramento

Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom and Citrus Heights, California

If you suffer from the effects of TMJ, you may be a good candidate for neuromuscular dentistry. Addressing problems arising in the TMJ, neuromuscular dentistry relieves painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms by achieving optimal bite alignment.

The only way to know if neuromuscular dentistry is right for you is to seek an evaluation from a dentist. Experienced neuromuscular dentist Dr. David B. Miller provides care to people living in Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin and the surrounding California areas. Dr. Miller can determine if the symptoms you are experiencing are related to TMJ.

Experiencing the Symptoms of TMJ/TMD

People who benefit from neuromuscular dentistry are those suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ/TMD), a series of afflictions affecting the joint connecting your lower jaw to your skull, as well as the joint's supporting muscles and ligaments.

If you experience any of the following signs of TMJ/TMD, you may be a candidate for neuromuscular dentistry:

  • Chronic, migraine-like headaches
  • Pain and tenderness in your jaw
  • Pain around your ears
  • Facial pain
  • Jaw locked in opened or closed position
  • Clicking or popping jaw noises
  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Impaired or uncomfortable chewing and speaking
  • Earache
  • Ringing in the ears

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to receive a medical evaluation. These symptoms may indicate other conditions as well, and an evaluation by a dentist is the only way to know if the symptoms are caused by TMJ/TMD.

How Neuromuscular Dentistry may Help You

If Dr. Miller determines you are a candidate for neuromuscular dentistry, he will proceed by using neuromuscular equipment to diagnose TMJ/TMD. The various types of equipment perform tasks including recording the sounds and movement of the TMJ and its muscles.

Neuromuscular dentistry identifies the cause of your symptoms, allowing Dr. Miller to determine the most appropriate treatment. Treatments are generally aimed at balancing and aligning the bite – the way your upper and lower teeth fit together. These treatments include:

In addition to these treatments, Dr. Miller may recommend stretches, massage techniques or medications to provide pain relief.

Finding out if neuromuscular dentistry is right for you may be the first step in treating the undesirable and uncomfortable symptoms of TMJ/TMD.

To find out if you are a candidate for neuromuscular dentistry, please contact experienced dentist Dr. David B. Miller at Advanced Dental Concepts to schedule a consultation. Dr. Miller, D.D.S., provides TMJ diagnosis and treatment for people living in the areas of Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom and Citrus Heights, California.