Neuromuscular Dentistry

Many of the patients of dentist in Indianapolis, Dr. Brad Sammons, have complained of chronic symptoms such as pains in the head, neck, jaw or shoulders. Our patients often do not realize that the cause of the pain they are experiencing may be jaw misalignment also known as TMJ/TMD (temporomandibular disorder).

Relief With Neuromuscular Treatment

Neuromuscular dentistry is a very specialized area of treatment from our Indianapolis dentist that involves the proper and comfortable alignment of the muscles that control the position and function of the jaw.

When a patient experiences malocclusion, or a bite that is out of alignment, the muscles of the face, neck, shoulders and jaw will often have to work overtime to overcompensate, causing pain and fatigue in the muscles. Symptoms of TMJ that you may be experiencing are:

• Excessive and uneven tooth wear
• Headaches
• Muscle aches in the neck, jaw, shoulder or face
• Pain in the jaw, face, teeth

Proper diagnosis of the cause of such symptoms is very important to receiving the proper treatment. Dr. Sammons stands out as the best dentist in Indianapolis that he can be, because he is an LVI (Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dentistry) graduate and has received specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders.

Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment

After acquiring a thorough health history, one of the best trained neuromuscular experts in Indianapolis, Dr. Sammons, will conduct diagnostic tests using the latest in advanced dentistry technology. He will take note of any breakdown or damage to fillings or abnormal wear. Dr. Sammons' goal is to bring the muscles into a "happy, comfortable position" where each is fully supportive and properly functioning.

In most cases, Dr. Sammons has found that only minor corrective treatment has been needed such as using a custom-made nightguard. This stops any grinding of the teeth at night and re-trains the muscles of the jaw into the proper alignment. It is only in cases of serious misalignment that he has had to use orthodontic procedures or a variety of cosmetic dentistry treatments in full-mouth reconstruction.

Neuromuscular dentistry with expert Indianapolis dentist Dr. Brad Sammons will restore a healthy and properly functioning environment for your teeth which ensures that any further restorative or cosmetic work will be done properly and will last a lifetime.

Please call our office for a consultation and let us help you to find relief from the discomfort and pain caused by TMJ! 

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