How to Choose a Neuromuscular Dentist
Calgary, Alberta
Neuromuscular dentists treat a number of jaw problems associated with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Some of them can be merely annoying, such as popping sounds in the jaw, but others, like constant headaches, can be debilitating.
If you suffer from these or other symptoms that may be attributed to TMD, it is important that you contact an experienced neuromuscular dentist like those at Calgary, Alberta’s Aesthetic Dental Studio.
One of the many decisions that need to be made if you suspect you or a loved one has TMD includes how you will choose the best neuromuscular dentist to fit your needs.
Neuromuscular Dentistry Experience
Only a dentist who has experience in treating TMD can diagnose and treat you for this condition. The knowledge and skill of your neuromuscular dentist can mean the difference between months more of pain or treatment leading to a pain-free life. However, your dentist should be experienced in all aspects of dentistry, and have the schooling to back it up. Either ask your prospective dentist about their education and experience, or search for them on the internet. Those who have graduated from the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) are thoroughly trained in diagnosis and treatment of TMD.
Are You Comfortable with Your Neuromuscular Dentist?
This may seem like an obvious question, but it is important that you are comfortable with the neuromuscular dentist you choose. If you are comfortable, then you will be more likely to be honest with them about your condition. You may also be more likely to listen to what he or she has to say. Make sure your neuromuscular dentist answers your questions and addresses your concerns. If they do not, you may want to keep looking for a dentist you can talk to.
Importance of Technology for Treating TMD
Since TMD is caused by the temporomandibular joint’s (TMJ) misalignment, realignment is done in several different ways. Some of the different types of technology your neuromuscular dentist may suggest include:
- TENS unit –The Transcutaneous Electro Neural Stimulation unit helps by sending electrical pulses into the face and jaw to help the TMJ to relax
- EMG – Electomyography measures the jaw to find the areas of the jaw under the most stress
- ESG – Electrosonography allows the dentist to compare the sounds of your TMJ with those of a normal TMJ
Your neuromuscular dentist may also require that you wear a custom made mouth guard or even that you get orthodontic treatment.
If you are suffering from headaches that don’t go away, nagging neck and shoulder pain, or clicking and popping in your jaw, you should find a neuromuscular dentist to be diagnosed for TMD. In the Calgary, Alberta area, please contact the experienced neuromuscular dentists at Aesthetic Dental Studio for an initial consultation.
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