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What is Neruomuscular Dentistry?

Neuromuscular Dentistry is special branch of dentistry that controls the positioning and function of teeth, muscles and joints around the jaw.As every individual has a unique jaw and muscle physiology, so neuromuscular dentistry involves a careful study of a patient's oral history and health.Simultaneously a Neuromuscular dentist also take account of the medical history of the person especially any history of allergies, breathing problems, or upper airway obstruction as they play a vital role in the treatment.



Human teeth, joints, muscles and nervers all work together in the proper alignment and functioning of jaw. When any part of the system is in painful condition for a longer time may develop a serious dental problems. The neuromuscular dentistry provides the more comfortable and longer lasting solutions than any other dental needs.

With the advanced dental technologies a neuromuscular dentist can record jaw movements including the resting position.

They may use the following pocedures for the treatment of problem of neuromuscular dentistry:-

1)   Sonography-This technique is used for recording jaw sounds.They help in determining the quality and location of sound during movements of jaw.

2)   Transcutaneous Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (TENS) -This procedure is used for relaxing the muscles by flushing out lactic acid and infusing the muscles with fresh oxygen and blood.

3)    Electromyography -It is a technical monitoring of tension in a muscle which helps the dentist to record the chewing muscles.

Hence Neuromuscular dentistry is very important for those who are experiencing oral and facial pain or who are considering a smile makeover and with the combination of cosmetic dentistry and neuromuscular dentisty a person can achieve a beautiful smile.

 

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