Neuromuscular Ortho

How Can Neuromuscular Ortho Help?

Dr. Gyurina understands that your hard and soft tissues have a complex relationship and works to make that relationship a balanced one. Neuromuscular dentists like Dr. Gyurina understand the necessity for including the power source (muscles) and the controls (nerves) that create the movement, pressures, and function of the mouth. When the jaw is misaligned, both the hard and soft tissues are affected, and many physiological problems can result, such as headaches, jaw pain, neck and shoulder pain, tinnitus or ringing in the ears, and clicking or popping sounds in the jaw joint. In a number of cases, these symptoms are the result of TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome), also referred to as TMD (temporomandibular joint disorder) or MPD (myofascial pain dysfunction).

Orthodontic treatments that restore this balance to the bone structure, muscles, and soft tissues will give relief and minimize or eliminate the discomfort caused by this imbalance. Treatment options include adjusting the bite, orthotics, orthodontics, or restoring the teeth to their correct positions.

How Do You Diagnose and Treat Symptoms?

Dr. Gyurina uses state-of-the-art technology to determine if your symptoms are caused by malocclusion and if so, what your optimal jaw position is. Then computerized jaw tracking instruments record your jaw movement, resting position, and path of closure. Electromyography is then used to measure your jaw’s muscle function in both its stressed and relaxed positions, and will also measure the jaw-to-skull relationship to see if there is a structural imbalance. Sonography is used to record jaw joint sounds to detect any abnormalities. Additionally, x-rays of the jaw may be taken to help evaluate the condition and positioning of the joint.