"Neuromuscular Dentistry"
The role of Neuromuscular Dentistry is monumental in both pain relief and creating long lasting smiles as well.
One of the biggest contributors to pain in pathologic nerve involvement in the form of compression or pressure and chronic irritation. Muscle balance of the head and neck muscles is accomplished with Neuromuscular Dentistry but there is a KEY component that cannot be overlooked.
The head rests on the 1st Cervical vertebrae, also known as the Atlas. It's position, relative to the teeth, is an important factor in keeping people pain free!
Click on this link to see the involvement of the nerves and the organs of the body that are intimately associated with Atlas.
http://www.chiromatrix.com/Chiropractic_Website_Spine_Simulator/nerve_chart/index.htm
Many of the patients that come to see Dr. Blair for relief from their Chronic Pain have had motor vehicle accidents in the past which involved a whiplash type of injury, even if it was many years ago. For these foks, the whiplash injury affects the Atlas position, can both influence and be influenced by the bite position. Unhappy muscles are painful muscles....and they can be responsible for lost work days, missed family events, and contribute to depression.
Dr. Blair has treated patients successfully who have had a variety of symptoms that did not respond to traditional medical approaches alone. While it is of the utmost importance to rule out tumors or other pathologies that can mimic TMJ/Myofascial Pain Dysfunction, a Neuromuscular Dental Evaluation is important to pursue prior to any radical steps such as nerve ablation or exploratory surgery. Neuromuscular Dentistry Treament allows us to decompress nerve tissue without surgery! We make a tremendous difference in our patient's lives everyday...giving them a PAIN PUZZLE SOLUTION!!
Should you wish to schedule a consultation for a screening evaluation or to schedule Dr. Blair to speak to your group, please call 431-4488.
Donna J. Blair DDS
Cosmetic, Restorative, and TMJ Treatment
431-4488
Fresno, Clovis, Coalinga, Visalia, Madera, Merced, Hanford