| Most headaches (about 80%) are thought to originate from facial (muscular) pain. The muscle that sits on the temples (temperalis) are primarily responsible for grinding of the teeth. Many people are aware of 'temporal' headaches, which is usually worse with chewing gum and relieved only with strong pain medicine. Dr. Hyten has been trained at the Las Vegas Institute on the most progressive modalities to diagnose and treat pathologic malocclussions (bad bite). Diagnosis may require models, pictures, questionare, xrays, and bite relations after proper muscle relaxation. A fantastic site to explore this NEURO-MUSCULAR approach is the work of Dr. Clayton Chan in Las Vegas. Feel free to research more info about Dr. Chan on his website. Neuromuscular dentistry recognizes that the muscles that move the jaw must be in a comfortable, relaxed position in order to not be in conflict with the teeth and joint.
Common symptoms that occur when teeth, jaws and muscles are in conflict include: - Headaches
- Loose teeth
- Worn, chipped, or cracked teeth or fillings
- Clenching or grinding
- Ditched root grooves
- Pain or clicking and popping in joints
- Shoulder, neck, and back pain
- Numbness in arms and fingers
- Pain behind the eyes
- Facial pain
- Difficulty swallowing
- Pain and sensitivity in teeth
- Crowded teeth
- Receding gums
- Ringing or congestion in the ears
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