Neuromuscular Dentistry

Serving Greater Southern Maine and the New Hampshire Seacoast.

At our comprehensive Kennebunk, Maine dentistry office, Dr. Wesley Mills, Dr. Kathryn Sudikoff, and their team of cosmetic dentists and skilled dental professionals offer the latest in neuromuscular dentistry diagnosis and treatment. If you have not heard about the far-reaching benefits of neuromuscular dentistry, now is a great time to investigate this progressive dental specialty that is a perfect complement to our cosmetic dentistry practice.

Get in Touch With Your Jaw Joint Health

You may think about the health of your teeth and gums often, but neuromuscular dentistry asks you to consider whether or not your jaw muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and bones are in good shape.

The temporomandibular joint, or the jaw joint, is the joint that makes mouth movement possible. Essentially, neuromuscular dentistry is the field of dental study that analyzes the jaw joint and the “bite,” or the way your top and bottom teeth fit together. If your bite is not fitting together properly, it can cause a number of symptoms (such as neck pain, loose teeth and headaches). Also, because the body is like a machine in which all parts depend on one another to function properly, bite problems can contribute to more serious health issues.  A misaligned bite may be a sign of a more serious issue or an indication of TMD (temporomandibular disorder), a highly treatable condition.

A Solution to Neuromuscular Problems

When you visit Kennebunk Center for Dentistry for a neuromuscular consultation, our specially trained neuromuscular dentists will thoroughly investigate the mechanics of your bite. Through State of the Art jaw tracking technology, Dr. Mills and Dr. Sudikoff can pinpoint problems that may be causing discomfort. Whether it is a combination of bad posture, stress, outdated dental work, or other causes, Dr. Mills, Dr. Sudikoff, and their team will study your jaw movements closely and design a treatment plan focused on restoring your bite and eliminating pain. After discussing the source of your bite problems, our Kennebunk neuromuscular team will recommend treatment options focused on gradually repositioning your upper and lower jaws into an ideal relaxed position that is not causing any unnecessary stress on the head, neck, teeth, and jaw. We will rely on your feedback to help us find the most comfortable, natural at rest jaw position.

A Neuromuscular Solution for Athletes

The body is a complex machine where every component affects the functioning of the rest.  Studies have shown that the position of the jaw can impact the position of the upper vertebrae, affecting strength and balance. In addition, when hard and soft tissue in the jaw are not in harmony, your jaw muscles are burning resources that cannot be used elsewhere.  And jaw position affects the openness of your airway, so a poor jaw position can affect your ability to get air when you really need it. 

Our Las Vegas Institute (LVI)-trained neuromuscular dentists bring you incredible skill and experience in the field of bite restoration. To learn more about temporomandibular disorder, including symptoms and treatment, you can visit our TMD page and the neuromuscular dentistry questions page. If you are experiencing jaw pain or discomfort, please contact our Maine neuromuscular dentist today to set up a personal visit.

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