Monica Crooks DDS has a great interest in neuromuscular orthodontics that is nonetheless offered to patients who suffer from bite discrepancy or TMJ dysfunction.
» Headache, Jaw, Ear,
or Facial Pain
» Unable to open your mouth comfortably
» Clicking, popping or grating sounds in the jaw joint
» Locking of the jaw
» Tension Headaches
» A bite that feels uncomfortable or "off"
» Neck, shoulder and back pain
» Swelling on the side of the face
» Ringing in the ears
» Decreased hearing
» Dizziness and vision problems or other similar problems
What is Neuromuscular Dentistry?
Neuromuscular Dentistry is a comprehensive approach that is focused on the alignment of your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and all those muscles surrounding it.
It pays to set a line between traditional Dentistry and that of Neuromuscular Dentistry.
General Dentistry is only concerned with teeth and how to restore or replace the missing ones. Neuromuscular Dentistry on the other hand, is focused on letting the muscles and the nerves work hand in hand and then correct the positioning....