Neuromuscular dentistry has helped many people resolve their chronic pain, but is neuromuscular dentistry right for you?

A neuromuscular dentist is specially trained to understand the complex relationship between the jaw joint (TMJ), muscles, teeth and basically the entire neuromuscular system. Many patients come to a neuromuscular dentist after they have visited many other specialists seeking help for their chronic head and neck pain.

Symptoms that can be alleviated by neuromuscular dentistry include:

• Facial or jaw pain
• Headache, including migraine
• Ear “fullness” or tinnitus
• Neck pain
• Upper back pain
• Tingling in the arms or hands
• Jaw locking or cracking

As a Columbus, OH neuromuscular dentist I have extensive training in the workings of the incredibly complex human jaw joint and its surrounding tissues. Everything in our body is connected and the jaw joint connection to chronic pain is no different.

The reasons why the jaw joint and surrounding muscles cause these painful problems vary. Accidents including falls and auto crashes are responsible for many painful symptoms. Teeth grinding, known as bruxism, can cause damage to the jaw joint and teeth.  A poor bite caused by old dental work or broken or missing teeth seems like a simple thing but is one of the most common causes of facial pain and headache. Restoring the muscles to their proper resting position and ensuring the bite is correct can resolve the pain.

If you are experiencing head or facial pain including headache, neck or jaw pain or ear problems please contact Columbus, OH neuromuscular dentist Dr. Mark Levy at StoneRidge Dental Care today at 614-476-6696. We’ll be happy to schedule your consultation to see if neuromuscular dentistry is right for you.