About Neuromuscular Dentistry

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 of the jaw. The TMJ dentists conduct a complete and precise approach on how to address TMJ disorder and apply the necessary TMJ pain relief.

What is TMJ?
TMJ Disorder is not only a complicated state but it is also a painful condition. The TMJ symptoms differ from one individual to another and the commonly affected portion of the body is that of the upper part.

Among the typical TMJ disease symptoms include the following:

• Clicking noise and pain when the jaw is being put to work
• Neck pain
• Migraines
• Blurry vision
• Sinus-like pressure
• Tingling in the arms and fingers

Because it can leave you in pain for the rest of your life, TMJ disorder must be treated as soon as possible. Neuromuscular Dentists are known to realign the jaw so that it gets back to its optimal position. It is through this that the TMJ symptoms can be permanently alleviated.

What can we do for you?
Dr. Monica Crooks is a leading TMJ Dentist in Sacramento , CA , who along with her team provides the appropriate TMJ treatment. Her office will help alleviate your TMJ symptoms and pain as well as getting to the bottom of the problem. We diagnose and treat TMJ conditions in-house, using the latest state-of-the-art dental technology. We address the needs of your soft and hard tissues, bones, teeth, gums, nerves, and muscles.