Neuromuscular Dentistry

Not all dentists have the same level of training or expertise. The dental field ranges from general dentistry (typical check-ups, oral surgery, sedated dentistry, and LANAP laser therapy), to cosmetic dentistry (reconstructive dentistry and tooth whitening).

This also includes Neuromuscular Dentistry which specializes in TMJ, otherwise known as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (misaligned jaw). Some dentists can even help with sleep disorders like Sleep Apnea.
 

So... Where exactly does your family dentist stand?
Is he/she a general dentist, a cosmetic dentist, or a neuromuscular dentist?

Simply put, Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD — also abbreviated as TMJ), is when your jaw joints are out of alignment, and many uncomfortable or painful symptoms begin to appear.

A severe and recurrent headache is one of the most common symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. Many TMD sufferers consider them the most painful and debilitating of the symptoms, and some describe them as "migraines".

You might have been living with some of these TMJ symptoms for years, because many people who suffer from TMJ do not realize it. They notice the chronic headaches, the sleep difficulty, and the ringing in their ears, for example, but do not realize that these disparate symptoms all stem from the same dental condition.

If your son or daughter attends Helix High School in La Mesa, you are probably already aware of the positive effects a Pure Power Mouthguard can have on your athlete's performance. Dr. Coleman recently participated in the presentation of PPMs to the athletes of Helix to help demonstrate the extra edge proper jaw alignment can give to athletes.

Neuromuscular dentistry has been recognized as an important aspect contributing solutions to problems such as recurring headaches and sleep apnea. Only recently has the acknowledgement of the affect of correct jaw alignment on athletic performance become widely acknowledged.