Millions of people each year suffer from common symptoms like headaches, facial pain and jaw pain that may be a result of a common disorder known as TMJ/TMD.
The “Temporomandibular Joint,” more commonly referred to as the “jaw joint,” assists in the basic opening and closing movements of the jaw. Often times, when your bite is imbalanced, the surrounding muscles will work harder each time you chew, swallow and even yawn, which may cause muscle spasms, pain, jaw popping and other symptoms. Neuromuscular dentistry uniquely combines the art and science of dentistry to help achieve optimal jaw placement that will help alleviate the symptoms associated with TMJ/TMD.
If you suffer from any of the following, speak to Dr. Hakes about whether neuromuscular dentistry might be beneficial for you.
- Headaches
- Jaw pain
- Facial pain
- Pain in the neck, shoulder and/or back
- Worn or cracked teeth
- Clicking in the jaw
- Locking jaw or limited movement in the jaw
- Unexplained loose teeth
- Pain in the teeth
- Numbness in fingers and arms
- Congestion of the ears