What is Neuromuscular Dentistry? How Does it improve health and promote normal physiology?

The relief of pain seen with neuromuscular dentistry can be amazing.  But what Neuromuscular Dentistry actually is is often hard to learn.

This link gives my published description of Neuromuscular Dentistry that was originally published by the American Equilibration Society, and republished with permission in the ICCMO anthology and in Sleep and Health Journal.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is founded in hard science and objective measurements but still requires finesse to achieve ideal results.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is about physiologic occlusion.  Gneuromuscular Dntistry is neuromuscular dentistry but occlusal schemes surrounding the neuromuscular position follow gnathological ideas.  The important factor remains identical.

To better understand what Neuromuscular Dentistry is (Dr Shapira's Definition based on the work of Barney Jankelson, Bob Jankelson, Barry Cooper, Norman Thomas, Jim Garry and other giants in the field of neuromuscular dentistry)read the Sleep and Health article.

http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry/

For neuromuscular Dental Treatment with Dr Shapira visit www.ThinkBetterLife.com


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What is Neuromuscular Dentistry? How Does it improve health and promote normal physiology?

The relief of pain seen with neuromuscular dentistry can be amazing.  But what Neuromuscular Dentistry actually is is often hard to learn.

This link gives my published description of Neuromuscular Dentistry that was originally published by the American Equilibration Society, and republished with permission in the ICCMO anthology and in Sleep and Health Journal.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is founded in hard science and objective measurements but still requires finesse to achieve ideal results.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is about physiologic occlusion.  Gneuromuscular Dntistry is neuromuscular dentistry but occlusal schemes surrounding the neuromuscular position follow gnathological ideas.  The important factor remains identical.

To better understand what Neuromuscular Dentistry is (Dr Shapira's Definition based on the work of Barney Jankelson, Bob Jankelson, Barry Cooper, Norman Thomas, Jim Garry and other giants in the field of neuromuscular dentistry)read the Sleep and Health article.

http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry/

For neuromuscular Dental Treatment with Dr Shapira visit www.ThinkBetterLife.com


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What is Neuromuscular Dentistry? How Does it improve health and promote normal physiology?

The relief of pain seen with neuromuscular dentistry can be amazing.  But what Neuromuscular Dentistry actually is is often hard to learn.

This link gives my published description of Neuromuscular Dentistry that was originally published by the American Equilibration Society, and republished with permission in the ICCMO anthology and in Sleep and Health Journal.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is founded in hard science and objective measurements but still requires finesse to achieve ideal results.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is about physiologic occlusion.  Gneuromuscular Dntistry is neuromuscular dentistry but occlusal schemes surrounding the neuromuscular position follow gnathological ideas.  The important factor remains identical.

To better understand what Neuromuscular Dentistry is (Dr Shapira's Definition based on the work of Barney Jankelson, Bob Jankelson, Barry Cooper, Norman Thomas, Jim Garry and other giants in the field of neuromuscular dentistry)read the Sleep and Health article.

http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry/

For neuromuscular Dental Treatment with Dr Shapira visit www.ThinkBetterLife.com


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What is Neuromuscular Dentistry? How Does it improve health and promote normal physiology?

The relief of pain seen with neuromuscular dentistry can be amazing.  But what Neuromuscular Dentistry actually is is often hard to learn.

This link gives my published description of Neuromuscular Dentistry that was originally published by the American Equilibration Society, and republished with permission in the ICCMO anthology and in Sleep and Health Journal.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is founded in hard science and objective measurements but still requires finesse to achieve ideal results.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is about physiologic occlusion.  Gneuromuscular Dntistry is neuromuscular dentistry but occlusal schemes surrounding the neuromuscular position follow gnathological ideas.  The important factor remains identical.

To better understand what Neuromuscular Dentistry is (Dr Shapira's Definition based on the work of Barney Jankelson, Bob Jankelson, Barry Cooper, Norman Thomas, Jim Garry and other giants in the field of neuromuscular dentistry)read the Sleep and Health article.

http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry/

For neuromuscular Dental Treatment with Dr Shapira visit www.ThinkBetterLife.com


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What is Neuromuscular Dentistry? How Does it improve health and promote normal physiology?

The relief of pain seen with neuromuscular dentistry can be amazing.  But what Neuromuscular Dentistry actually is is often hard to learn.

This link gives my published description of Neuromuscular Dentistry that was originally published by the American Equilibration Society, and republished with permission in the ICCMO anthology and in Sleep and Health Journal.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is founded in hard science and objective measurements but still requires finesse to achieve ideal results.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is about physiologic occlusion.  Gneuromuscular Dntistry is neuromuscular dentistry but occlusal schemes surrounding the neuromuscular position follow gnathological ideas.  The important factor remains identical.

To better understand what Neuromuscular Dentistry is (Dr Shapira's Definition based on the work of Barney Jankelson, Bob Jankelson, Barry Cooper, Norman Thomas, Jim Garry and other giants in the field of neuromuscular dentistry)read the Sleep and Health article.

http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry/

For neuromuscular Dental Treatment with Dr Shapira visit www.ThinkBetterLife.com


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What is Neuromuscular Dentistry? How Does it improve health and promote normal physiology?

The relief of pain seen with neuromuscular dentistry can be amazing.  But what Neuromuscular Dentistry actually is is often hard to learn.

This link gives my published description of Neuromuscular Dentistry that was originally published by the American Equilibration Society, and republished with permission in the ICCMO anthology and in Sleep and Health Journal.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is founded in hard science and objective measurements but still requires finesse to achieve ideal results.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is about physiologic occlusion.  Gneuromuscular Dntistry is neuromuscular dentistry but occlusal schemes surrounding the neuromuscular position follow gnathological ideas.  The important factor remains identical.

To better understand what Neuromuscular Dentistry is (Dr Shapira's Definition based on the work of Barney Jankelson, Bob Jankelson, Barry Cooper, Norman Thomas, Jim Garry and other giants in the field of neuromuscular dentistry)read the Sleep and Health article.

http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry/

For neuromuscular Dental Treatment with Dr Shapira visit www.ThinkBetterLife.com


#whatisneuromusculardentistry, #Neuromusculardentistry
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What is Neuromuscular Dentistry? How Does it improve health and promote normal physiology?

The relief of pain seen with neuromuscular dentistry can be amazing.  But what Neuromuscular Dentistry actually is is often hard to learn.

This link gives my published description of Neuromuscular Dentistry that was originally published by the American Equilibration Society, and republished with permission in the ICCMO anthology and in Sleep and Health Journal.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is founded in hard science and objective measurements but still requires finesse to achieve ideal results.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is about physiologic occlusion.  Gneuromuscular Dntistry is neuromuscular dentistry but occlusal schemes surrounding the neuromuscular position follow gnathological ideas.  The important factor remains identical.

To better understand what Neuromuscular Dentistry is (Dr Shapira's Definition based on the work of Barney Jankelson, Bob Jankelson, Barry Cooper, Norman Thomas, Jim Garry and other giants in the field of neuromuscular dentistry)read the Sleep and Health article.

http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry/

For neuromuscular Dental Treatment with Dr Shapira visit www.ThinkBetterLife.com


#whatisneuromusculardentistry, #Neuromusculardentistry
#Whatisneuromusculardnetistry, #definitionofneuromusculardentistry

What is Neuromuscular Dentistry? How Does it improve health and promote normal physiology?

The relief of pain seen with neuromuscular dentistry can be amazing.  But what Neuromuscular Dentistry actually is is often hard to learn.

This link gives my published description of Neuromuscular Dentistry that was originally published by the American Equilibration Society, and republished with permission in the ICCMO anthology and in Sleep and Health Journal.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is founded in hard science and objective measurements but still requires finesse to achieve ideal results.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is about physiologic occlusion.  Gneuromuscular Dntistry is neuromuscular dentistry but occlusal schemes surrounding the neuromuscular position follow gnathological ideas.  The important factor remains identical.

To better understand what Neuromuscular Dentistry is (Dr Shapira's Definition based on the work of Barney Jankelson, Bob Jankelson, Barry Cooper, Norman Thomas, Jim Garry and other giants in the field of neuromuscular dentistry)read the Sleep and Health article.

http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry/

For neuromuscular Dental Treatment with Dr Shapira visit www.ThinkBetterLife.com


#whatisneuromusculardentistry, #Neuromusculardentistry
#Whatisneuromusculardnetistry, #definitionofneuromusculardentistry

What is Neuromuscular Dentistry? How Does it improve health and promote normal physiology?

The relief of pain seen with neuromuscular dentistry can be amazing.  But what Neuromuscular Dentistry actually is is often hard to learn.

This link gives my published description of Neuromuscular Dentistry that was originally published by the American Equilibration Society, and republished with permission in the ICCMO anthology and in Sleep and Health Journal.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is founded in hard science and objective measurements but still requires finesse to achieve ideal results.

Neuromuscular Dentistry is about physiologic occlusion.  Gneuromuscular Dntistry is neuromuscular dentistry but occlusal schemes surrounding the neuromuscular position follow gnathological ideas.  The important factor remains identical.

To better understand what Neuromuscular Dentistry is (Dr Shapira's Definition based on the work of Barney Jankelson, Bob Jankelson, Barry Cooper, Norman Thomas, Jim Garry and other giants in the field of neuromuscular dentistry)read the Sleep and Health article.

http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry/

For neuromuscular Dental Treatment with Dr Shapira visit www.ThinkBetterLife.com


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Chicago / Highland Park Migraine Relief: Acupuncture: As Effective AS Drugs In Migraine Prevention

A new article in Headache describes Acupuncture as being "At least as effective as medication for migraine prevention".

Migraines and Chronic Headaches destroy our day to day quality of life.  My new office in Highland Park is dedicated to the relief of chronic pain, headaches and migraines and the treatment of sleep disorders.  Think Better Life is a division of Chicagoland Dental Sleep Medicine Associates. Visit my website www.thinkbetterlife.com

Acupuncture works on the same principles as trigger point injections and Neuromuscular orthotics, that is it treats Migraines as an Input /Output or I/O error where neuro information fed into the brain changes brain chemistry through the neurons and creates pain.
Trigger points in muscles have an 80% correlation to classical acupuncture points and are extremely effective in relieving all types of chronic pain. Experience has shown that eliminating myofascial trigger points not only relieves the referred muscle pain but also decreases or eliminates frequency and severity of migraines. When there is less nociceptive (painful) neurological input to the brain the Trigeminal-Vascular system does not produce migraines and other autonomic cephalgias such as cluster headaches .
The Neuromuscular Orthotic created utilizing Neuromuscular Dentistry is specifically designed to eliminate nociceptive input from the Trigeminal Nervous System which is the cause (partial of fully) of all headaches.
I frequently show patients easy acupuncture points that can be utilized with acupressure for treatment of their headaches and migraines.

All patients who are receiving acupuncture for headaches or migraines and are not receiving complete relief should consider trying a Diagnostic Neuromuscular Orthotic to eliminate nociception that causes headaches and migraines.

The PubMed Abstract is below:
Headache. 2015 Feb 16. doi: 10.1111/head.12525. [Epub ahead of print]
Acupuncture for Migraine Prevention.
Da Silva AN1.
Author information

Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Migraine is a complex and multifactorial brain disorder affecting approximately 18% of women and 5% of men in the United States, costing billions of dollars annually in direct and indirect healthcare costs and school and work absenteeism and presenteeism. Until this date, there have been no medications that were designed with the specific purpose to decrease the number of migraine attacks, which prompts a search for alternative interventions that could be valuable, such as acupuncture.
METHODS:
Acupuncture origins from ancient China and encompasses procedures that basically involve stimulation of anatomical points of the body.
RESULTS:
This manuscript reviews large and well-designed trials of acupuncture for migraine prevention and also the effectiveness of acupuncture when tried against proven migraine preventative medications.
CONCLUSION:
Acupuncture seems to be at least as effective as conventional drug preventative therapy for migraine and is safe, long lasting, and cost-effective. It is a complex intervention that may prompt lifestyle changes that could be valuable in patients' recovery.
© 2015 American Headache Society.
KEYWORDS:
acupuncture; alternative medicine; prevention

TMJ Disorders, Headaches, Migraines treated in Dr Ira Shapira's new Highland Park, Illinois office.

I have been treating TMJ Disorders  and associated tension headaches, chronic daily headaches and migraines for over 30 years in my Gurnee office.  My new office at 3500 Western Ave in Highland Park will be dedicated to the treatment of chronic pain and sleep disorders.

I have been practicing and teaching the art and science of Neuromuscular Dentistry and Sleep Disorder Dentistry long before it became well known.

Doing research at Rush MedicalSchool in the mid 1980's I discovered the physiologic similarities in the bires of patients with sleep apnea and TMD.

While I will continue my general practice in Gurnee the new office will be dedicated to treatment and elimination of pain and sleep disorders.  The DNA Appliance and Epigenetic Orthodontics actually offer an non-surgical cure for obstructive sleep apnea.

The new office website is still under construction but is www.thinkbetterlife.com.

This name was chosen to because the goal of our treatment is to offer solutions that lead to a better life.  The location in Highland Park  will make it easier for my Chicago patients to visit as it is across the street from the Fort Sheridan Metra Station.

I will announce the Grand Opening Soon

Thank You Dr Ira L Shapira

TMJ Alias, The Great Imposter, Has a Co-Conspirator: Poor Sleep ......Is Dr Shapira's guest editorial in Cranio Journal

Originaly seen in Sleep and Health Journal

Sat, 02/02/2013 - 09:36 — ilshapira

Important information for all patients with Headaches, Chronic Daily Headaches and Migraines:

The relation of Sleep Disorders and/ or TM Joint Disorders (TMD) is presented that is vital to patients with poor sleep or chronic pain, especially Chronic headaches and Migraine

Cranio, The Journal of CranioMandibular Practice is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of TMJ, TMD, and related disorders. In a monumental move Riley Lunn the editor is changing the journal to Cramino Mandibular and Sleep Practice. Cranio is the first journal to embract the close ties between TMJ disorders, Chronic Pain and Sleep Disorders.

The entire editorial is available free of charge from Cranio at:
http://cranio.com/volume31/issue1/tmj-alias-great-imposter-has-co-conspi...

This is vital information with all patients who have TMJ disorders, Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain & Dysfunction, Sleep Apnea, Snoring, Headaches and/or Migraines. Cranio is leading the way into a new world where these diaparate disorders are all seen as different faces of similar closely related disorders.

The treatment of headaches and migraines and how Neuromuscular Dentistry can drastically improve the life of headache sufferers is discussed at I HATE HEADACHES .... www.ihateheadaches.org

Treatment of Sleep Apnea is primarily with CPAP and Oral Appliances. A side effect of oral appliance therapy is bite changes. Studies have shown that over long term treatment there are rarely TMD problems whether or not their are bite changes. The bite changes seen in treating sleep apnea with an oral appliance are similar to those seen when wearing a diagnostic neuromuscular orthotic. THESE CHANGES ARE ACTUALLY THE PHYSIOLOGIC HEALING THAT OCCURS DURING THE NIGHT WITH ORAL APPLIANCES. The normal advice is to do morning exercises to return the bite to its original pathology (I call this position pathologic because it does not allow for normal breathing the single most important function of the jaw, and tongue)

The use of neuromuscular diagnostic orthotics combined with oral appliances for treating sleep apnea will allow more permanent changes to occur and this healed position may be the ultimate cure for sleep apnea. To better understand Neuromuscular Dentistry I suggest reading.....http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry

Permanent correction of the bite following the diagnostic phase and dignostic neuromuscuar orthotic can be accomplished with orthodontics, dental reconstruction, long term orthotics and on rare occasions surgery. Patients seeking help with Sleep Apnea should seek out a practitioner trained in treating TMJ disorders, ideally a trained Neuromuscular Dentist.

Migraines, Morning Headaches and nocturnal headaches are usually associated with pathologic jaw positioning that does not maintain a health airway or with nociceptive input into the Trigeminal Nervous System. Neuromuscular Dentistry lets the clinician utilize sophisticated measurements to idealize bite and jaw position to physioogic healthy positions.

Learn more about Neuromuscular Dentistry at http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry

http://cranio.com/volume31/issue1/tmj-alias-great-imposter-has-co-conspirator-poor-sleep/

NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY: HOW DOES NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY HELP PATIENTS WITH MIGRAINES, HEADACHES AND TMJ DISORDERS

The real beauty of Neuromuscular Dentistry in the treatment and prevention of headaches and TMJ disorders is the simplicity of treatment.

The aim of treatment is to

1. Relax the jaw muscles to their physiologic healthiest state

2. Correct the occlusion so that muscle will return to their healthiest state after function by establishing a healthy neuromuscular path of closure to a stable occlusal position.

3. Remove problems that prevent achievement of a healthy neuromuscular occlusion.

Neuromuscular Dentistry enables us to target treatment to a specific area of healthy neuromuscular function.

Please explore this site and other blog entries for specifics on how this is accomplished.