TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Disorder can cause severe headaches and interrupt your daily life.
TMJ Disorder refers to problems that occur in the temporomandibular joint – this is the joint that hinges your lower jaw to the temporal bone of your skull. Jaw joint pain, clicking or popping of the joint and headaches are symptoms of a TMJ disorder.
We utilize a number of sophisticated instruments in our practice of neuromuscular dentistry to find the position of the jaw where the jaws, teeth, and muscles operate in harmony.
The first goal is to find the position of the jaw where the muscles are relaxed and at rest. This is a three dimensional position in space and is often irrespective to the position of the teeth.
We utilize a device called a Myo-Monitor to relax the muscles. This device delivers a mild electrical impulse to the muscles that move the jaw. In addition to relaxing the muscles, it sets up ideal muscle function by increasing blood flow, flushing out toxins. We often find that after 45 minutes of stimulation, the muscles are in their ideal position.
We then utilize the K7 Evaluation system to record this position and transfer it to casts or models of your teeth.
