If you are a migraine or headache sufferer in New York City and no physician has relieved you of your pain, it’s possible that your jaw is misaligned. A neuromuscular dentist can properly diagnose you, re-align your bite and treat your Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD).
Difference Between General Dentistry and Neuromuscular Dentistry
Those who practice general dentistry will evaluate your teeth, bones and gums, provide cleaning and diagnose potential diseases.
On the other hand, a neuromuscular dentist works with the hard and soft tissues, muscles, and nerves that allow your mouth and jaw to function. It is their role to prevent, diagnose, and treat conditions of the temporomandibular joint, which connects your upper and lower jaws.
Pain From A Misaligned Jaw
If your jaw is not in its optimal position or the joints are misaligned, even simple daily activities such as chewing, swallowing, yawning, speaking and other basic jaw motions can cause you pain. If you constantly experience jaw soreness, it’s necessary to see a neuromuscular dentist to alleviate your pain and prevent more extensive damage from occurring.
Other pain that can arise from a misaligned jaw is far more debilitating, such as:
- Jaw clicking, locking or popping
- Morning headaches
- Insomnia
- Inexplicable earaches
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Tinnitus
These are common symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, which is the misalignment of your temporomandibular joint in your jaw and affects nearly 40 million Americans.
A neuromuscular dentist can properly diagnose the cause of your pain, suggest treatment options, and re-align your temporomandibular joint to relieve your pain. Our Manhattan neuromuscular dentistry office is equipped with advanced imaging equipment to help us diagnose and evaluate your jaw’s alignment.
If you experience jaw pain or suffer from migraines and headaches in New York City and cannot find a cure, it’s necessary to speak with a neuromuscular dentist immediately to halt the damage and better your quality of life. Please contact our neuromuscular dentistry offices today to schedule a consultation with one of our Manhattan neuromuscular dentists.
