The picture at right shows a patient undergoing TENS treatment with the Myotronics BNS-40 unit. It is a very comfortable procedure that allows Dr. Blair to register a relaxed bite and complete the first steps in the relaxation of the muscles of the head and neck.
One of the wonderful advantages to having your bite built into the correct, relaxed muscle position is the elimination of the destructive bite habits that destroy teeth and dental restorations alike!
Dr. Blair utilizes ICAT images of the TMJ to see how extensive the damage is (if any). The image here shows a female patient in her late 60's who has had tremendous damage and disfigurement to her joints.
Dr. Blair has extensive training in Neuromuscular Dentistry that involves the role of the bite (or occlusion) in relation to the most relaxed postion for the muscles that control your bite. When muscles are not relaxed, patients experience symptoms that can include:
Ear Congestion Ringing in the ears Dizziness
Headaches Cervical neck pain
Breaking and Excessive Wear of Teeth
Tingling in the fingertips
Bell's Palsy Numbness or Pain in the Face
There are many pieces to the Neuromuscular Pain Puzzle and it is important to rule out other possible causes of pain and symptoms, but Neuromuscular Dentistry can often provide relief for patients when nothing else has ever worked!
We use ultra low frequency TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) to allow us to relax the muscles and begin the journey toward a pain free life.
Call us for a screening consultation! 431-4488