Easy movement of the head and neck is taken for granted by a great number of people. However, this is not the case for many Americans who suffer from painful head and neck movements, jaw pain, headaches, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), shoulder pain, and clicking or popping in the jaw.

Sophisticated changes and technological advancements are clearing the way for greater possibilities for dental patients suffering from TMJ Dysfunction. According to Dr. Al Fallah, “Suffering by millions of Americans can be alleviated by Neuromuscular Dentistry combined with cutting edge technology. By better pinpointing the source of the pain,” he further explains, “computer diagnostics play a high technological role in correcting TMJ dysfunction.”

After determining the source of the pain, experts like Dr. Fallah, who have been specifically trained in Neuromuscular Dentistry, can use a variety of techniques to relieve the patient's discomfort. Helping patients with facial pain and optimizing their bites, these dentists can permanently fix teeth in certain positions by way of Full Mouth Reconstruction or Neuromuscular Orthodontics. A determination is made by the neuromuscular dentist as to the best method that should be used for the patient, which could range from simply veneering a broken tooth to a total realignment of one's bite.

We swallow 2,000-3,000 times per day, with the teeth coming together for a fraction of a second each time. If this swallowing is done with discomfort, a person's regular daily routine can definitely be adversely affected. Now with the use of computer diagnostics, the patient's jaw is precisely measured, then bite registration – the registration of the optimal position of the jaw – is noted and sent to the lab. When the TMJ is in a relaxed position, spasms, neck and jaw pain, are reduced, which is the ultimate goal. The problem and its location can be determined with much greater precision and less invasive procedures. This offers the patient a win-win situation. In this way, dentists with expertise in Neuromuscular Dentistry, such as Dr. Al Fallah, can more accurately determine the cause of the pain and the best technique for alleviating or decreasing the patient's pain.

Due to the rapid technological advancements in Neuromuscular Dentistry, there has never been a better time for dental patients to take advantage of the wide range of options being offered to end TMJ discomfort. Highly trained dental experts like Dr. Fallah can empower you with choices, and give you a new lease on life – a life without TMJ pain or discomfort.