Neuromuscular Dentistry/TMJ

Neuromuscular Dentistry Treats Your Whole Mouth
Founded on the belief that a healthy smile begins with a healthy bite, neuromuscular dentistry focuses on solving misalignment problems by understanding the complex relationships of your chewing system, including your muscles, teeth, temporomandibular joints, and nerves. Traditional dentistry assumes that your present occlusion, or bite, is best for you, while neuromuscular dentistry works to create total harmony in your mouth.

When the bite is off (malocclusion), problems occur, including TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome). People who experience TMJ dysfunction often suffer from pain and soreness in the jaw, headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and numbness or tingling in the extremities. Neuromuscular dentistry offers a comprehensive solution to these problems. Dr. Taxin will determine the optimal position of the jaw by measuring the relaxed position of head and neck muscles and then repositioning the jaw to those exact measurements.

We can give you back your healthy smile. Call our dental office today and schedule an appointment with Dr. Taxin. Our Hopewell Junction practice serves patients from the surrounding areas. Learn more about TMJ in our patient library.

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