Suite 205
Las Vegas, NV 89129
Dentistry in Las Vegas, NV
Neuromuscular Dentistry
If you have headaches or pain in your jaw, you may suffer from TMJ disorder. TMJ pain occurs when the temporomandibular joints, or jaw joints, are out of sync. If these joints don't work properly, muscles become fatigued and nerves irritated, which creates discomfort.
To alleviate your TMJ symptoms and promote harmony in your mouth, Dr. Van Dyke will apply the principals of neuromuscular dentistry in your treatment plan. As a Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies dentist, Dr. Van Dyke will solve the root causes of misalignment. He has studied the delicate relationship between the muscles, teeth, joints, and nerves of the mouth. These structures should work together for comfortable oral function.
With the assistance of special equipment, including a TENS and computerized EMG jaw tracking, Dr. Van Dyke will analyze the position of your jaw joints. This data will help him determine the optimal position for your jaw joints. Correcting the position may involve building up the bite with restorative dentistry, creating an oral appliance to "reprogram" muscles, and/or stress relief exercises and habit changes. You can find headache help and relief from TMJ pain with Dr. Van Dyke.
Enjoy a healthy, comfortable smile. Call our dental office to make an appointment with Dr. Van Dyke and learn more about neuromuscular dentistry. You deserve the headache help that will improve your daily life. Our Las Vegas practice serves residents of Las Vegas, Summerlin, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Pahrump with exceptional dentistry and distinctive smiles.
