Neuromuscular Dentistry

Modern dentistry does more than improve the appearance of a smile. It also creates lasting, functional smiles that improve the overall health of the patient.

To have a healthy, attractive smile, you must first have a healthy bite. When the bite is out of alignment (called malocclusion), a variety of problems can occur. The most prevalent is temporomandibular joint syndrome, (TMJ). Advances in the science of complete dentistry have taught us how to bring the jaw into a relaxed position to help alleviate years of pain and discomfort. Twenty-five years of research and clinical experience have shown this position to be effective in treating patients with head and neck pain as well as TMJ.

What are the symptoms?

You may be a candidate for neuromuscular dentistry of Philadelphia if you experience any of the following symptoms on a regular basis:

• Headaches or migraines
• Unexplained loose teeth
• Worn, chipped or cracked teeth
• Cracking, chipping or breaking dental restorations
• Pain or soreness around the jaw joints
• Pain in teeth that seems to move around
• Neck, shoulder or back pain
• Facial pain
• Clicking or grating sounds in the jaw joints
• Limited movement or locking jaw
• Numbness in your fingers and arms
• Congestion or stuffiness of the ears

How can Neuromuscular Dentistry Help me?

Dr. Kaffey is highly trained in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular problems in a patient with malocclusion. Following a comprehensive examination, if you are diagnosed with malocclusion, Dr. Kaffey may recommend a personalized treatment plan that will correct your bite and alleviate pain and discomfort.

Treatment plans include the use of a dental orthotic and/or dental restorations to gently shift your jaw into a comfortable and pain-free position. Placed on one tooth, several teeth or every tooth, these restorations will precisely raise or lower areas of your bite to create a naturally comfortable position for your jaw.

How will I look following Neuromuscular Dentistry treatment?

Depending on the degree of the initial problem, we find that many people experience a moderate to significant change in their facial appearance following the completion of treatment. Patients with recessed lower jaws may have a new profile, accenting a stronger jaw line and those patients with protruded parts of their jaws may experience a pulled back appearance. This realignment of the jaw creates balance and an aesthetically pleasing result. In addition, all of the restorations necessary to correct the bite will be created with consideration of the aesthetic result of the smile. Not only will this procedure correct pain, it will give patients the smile they have always dreamed of.

Beautiful smiles change lives

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