Neuromuscular Dentistry, TMJ Treatment - Dentist Dr. Brad Sammons DDS, Indianapolis & Greenwood Indiana

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

Painful Symptoms Will Get Relief With Neuromuscular Treatment

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

The Symptoms of TMJ

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 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

Obviously, proper diagnosis of the cause of such symptoms is very important to receiving the proper treatment. Dr. Sammons is an LVI(Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dentistry) graduate and has received specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders.
Expert Training Leads to Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment

How Dr. Sammons Can Help

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 to use 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 Indianapolis dental office for a consultation and let us help you to find relief from the discomfort and pain caused by TMJ!

Neuromuscular dentistry is restoring the health and proper function of your teeth at the office of LVI dentist Dr. Brad Sammons, DDS - offering restorative and cosmetic dentistry solutions to the residents of Indianapolis and Greenwood, Indiana.

Contact Dr. Sammons to request more information now!