Neuromuscular Dentistry for TMJ

Are you suffering from the pain, discomfort and annoyance of TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disease? The temporomandibular joint, which connects the jawbone to the bottom part of the skull, is an extremely important part of a number of daily functions, from chewing food to laughing to talking. If you have TMJ problems, you’re not alone; over 75 million people are living with the disease. Symptoms include headaches, facial pain, earaches or difficulty hearing, unexplained tooth pain, a clicking or popping of the jaw joints, and neck and back pain, among others. Of course, there are ways to cope with your TMJ symptoms on your own; many people turn to tactics such as eating only soft foods, chewing on one side of the mouth or even taking painkillers for additional relief. However, these methods, which may work well as short -term solutions, are ineffective as long-term treatments or cures, and can even be detrimental to overall health. So what’s the answer? Are TMJ sufferers condemned to either live with their disease or resign themselves to undergoing an expensive and risky surgical procedure that may not even prove effective? Dr. Eddie Siman of Millennium Dental in Sherman Oaks doesn’t think so. At Millennium Dental, TMJ patients have options, in particular Dr. Siman’s revolutionary approach to TMJ treatment, neuromuscular dentistry.

Neuromuscular dentistry for TMJ differs from traditional surgical methods of treatment in that it is safe, effective and completely non-invasive. Essentially, the goal of neuromuscular dentistry is to find the best, most natural physiologic position for the jaw. Dr. Siman takes a unique and innovative approach to accomplishing this goal, using a combination of orthotics and repositioning devices in conjunction with more high-tech modern devices. This helps treat TMJ at its very source - a misaligned bite - and does so without a single incision or injection. Dr. Siman has helped countless patients gain permanent relief from their persistent TMJ symptoms through his work in neuromuscular dentistry.

How does Dr. Siman determine the best position for the jaw? The answer is different for each and every patient. The process begins by monitoring the precise path of movement taken by the jaw during standard muscle activity such as chewing and talking. These simple diagnostic tests allow for an accurate picture of the TMJ and its shortcomings. Next, the information gained from these tests is examined alongside a specialized jaw joint X-ray, called tomography, in order to gain an even more detailed perspective on the situation. Finally, the actual process of neuromuscular dentistry can begin. Dr. Siman may advise the use of orthotics devices to simulate the correct position of the jaw. Eventually, full mouth reconstruction may be implemented in order to make the changes permanent and relieve the TMJ symptoms for good.

Dr. Eddie Siman is a pioneer in the field of neuromuscular dentistry for TMJ. His education and training have set him apart from other dentists who specialize in TMJ, and his non-surgical approach to curing the disease have made him a hero to hundreds of satisfied clients. If you’re ready for an end to your TMJ, call Dr. Eddie Siman at Millennium Dental today to schedule your appointment.