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Neuromuscular Dentistry

Neuromuscular dentistry is the art and science of using the relaxed position of the muscles of the head and neck to place the jaw into an optimal physiologic position. Thirty years of research and clinical experience have shown this technique effective in treating patients with various levels of head and neck pain. It is also used in findiing the optimal jaw position before restorative dentistry, and grealty increase the longevity of restorations and natural definition.

The underlying conditions that cause these signs and symptoms are structural, biochemical and emtional. Underlying structural problems are most always present and these lead to over activation of the jaw, head, and neck muscles. Over a period of time, structural problems can lead to pain, tension, and spasms.