Dream Smile Dentists Relieve TMJ Pain with Neuromuscular Dentistry

Mel Robbins is a CNN contributor, Founder of Inspire52.com, a motivational speaker and syndicated talk radio host. For nearly 25 years, she suffered from TMJ, a painful joint disorder affecting 10 million Americans that causes dysfunction in the jaw joint and related muscles. Mel experienced debilitating pain in her face, jaw, neck, shoulders and in and around her ear from simple tasks such as talking, chewing and yawning.

Mel saw countless dentists over the years but she never found long-term relief. She even had arthroscopic surgery to smooth out the tears and help the joint work better but within a year, the pain returned. Just when she had resolved herself to the idea she would have to live with this pain, she met with the dentists at Dream Smile Dental and everything changed. At Dream Smile Dental they practice Neuromuscular Dentistry, which uses modern technology to assess the function or dysfunction of the jaw by evaluating teeth, muscles and joints in three simple steps.

First, the neuromuscular dentist uses a computer assisted evaluation system to measure jaw and neck muscle movement at various stages of activity and rest. Next, the dentist uses electrical muscle stimulation to relax your muscles to find the appropriate position of your jaw. The dentist creates a plastic mouthpiece called an orthotic to hold the new bite in place. Once the bite is determined, the dentist will create your new bite by using precisely measured crowns, veneers or bridges wherever necessary.

Mel felt instant, almost magical relief. When she puts her Dream Smile Dental-made orthotic bite guard in, her face immediately relaxes and her joint melts knowing it doesn’t have to work so hard any more. The headaches, crunching, clicking, popping and pain are gone.

If you or someone you know suffers from TMJ or if you want to experience the Dream Smile Dental difference, call 781.330.0900.