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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#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
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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


#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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What is Neuromuscular Dentistry? How do I Find a Neuromuscular Dentist

WHAT IS NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY?

If you are looking for a Neuromuscular Dentist dedicaed to the art and science of the field I strongly suggest a member of the International College of CranioMandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) at their website
http://occlusiontmjauthority.com. That site has an extensive educational area for patients that is continually being updated.

My description of What is Neuromuscular Dentistry that was originally written for the American Equilibration Society and republished in the ICCMO anthology and by Sleep and Health Journal is considered one of the most succint and easy to understand descrptions of the basic principles of Neuromuscular Dentistry.  http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry

Neuromuscular Dentistry or NMD is a field of medicine and dentistry based on the work of Barney Jakelson.  There are many greats in the field including Norman Thomas BDS, PhD, Barry Cooper, Jim Geary and Barney Jankelson's son Bob Jankelson who wrote the tesxtbook on Neuromuscular Dentistry.  The International College of CranioMandibular Orthopedics is the organization devoted to the field of Neuromuscular Dentistry and is universalIy acknowledged as the primary organization representing Neuromuscular Dentistry.  There is an American Section of ICCMO representing Neuromuscular Dentists in North America, There is a South American ICCMO based in Argentina, There are large ICCMO chapters in Japa, Germany and a newly organized group in Russia. I have personally been working in the field of Neuromuscular Dentistry for over 35 years.been working in the field of Neuromuscular Dentistry for 35 years.

Dr Janet Travell famed for her work with Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction described in detail in her textbook the mechanism of trigger points, taut bands and myofascial pain.  She lectured at meetings in conjunction with ICCMO and much of her work is directly related to Neuromuscular Dentistry.  Her descriptions of how trigger points form is directly addressed by Neuromuscular Dentistry.


Neuromuscular Dentistry is the most physiological based approach to dentistry and treatment of TMJ disorders, TMD, Migraines, and  headaches.  There is more to Neuromuscular Dentistry than teeth, bones and joints which is where most of dentistry focuses.  Neuromuscular Dentistry looks at the entire nervous system including the parasympathetic and sympathetic portins of the autonomic nervous system and closely looks at physiological aspects of the somatic nervous system.  The stomatognathic must look beyond the jaws and teeth and look at how this interacts with the entire body.

Posture is a primary function of the masticatory system that is ignored by most of dentistry.  Airway maintenance is another  primary function of the the masticatory apparatus and associated systems. The Quadrant Theorem of Guzay explains from a mechanical engineering view how the TMJoint and head posture and the Atlas and Axis vertebrae interact.

Neuromuscular Dentistry utilizes objective data to measure how function and physiology work together.  Neuromuscular Dentistry utolizes EMG to measure muscle physiology and function (dysfunction).  The use of Ultra Low Frequency TENS in Neuromuscular Dentistry to create relax musculature was not discovered by Dr Barney Jankelson but was found during basic science research.  The genius of Dr Jankelson was utilizing it to relax the trigeminally innervated muscles that move the jaws.

The utilization of the Mandibular Kinesiograph now called computerized Mandibular Scans allow careful evaluation of jaw function is three dimensions in real time or in slow motion.  There are two companies that make equipment for Neuromuscular Dentists, Myotronics the company founded by Barney Jnkelson and BioResearch who also manufactures equipment for Neuromuscular Dentists.

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

Chicago area patients should visit my www.thinkbetterlife.com for more information

The Las Vegas Institute (LVI)  utilizes Neuromuscular Dentistry as the basis for its educational programs. I strongly suggest finding LVI dentists who are also members of ICCMO.   It is important to understand that not all LVI dentists are Neuromuscular Dentists.

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Neuromuscular Dentistry, Neuromuscular orthotics, Neuromuscular Reconstruction all work by removing impediments to healing.

To understand Neuromuscular Dentistry you need to recognize the difference between ideal health,absence of overt disease and the presence of TMD symptoms including Migraines, Tension Type Headaches, Chronic Daily Headaches, Facial Pain, Sinus Pain and/or sinus headaches, temporal headaches, morning heaaches and hundreds of other symptoms of TMD (temporomandibular disorders).

We all recognize when we do not fel well but often we are subject to sub-clinical disease where there are neuromuscular adaptations that allow us to cover-up most symptoms but are still far from ideal health.

Is health the absence of Illness or is it optimum health a state where our physiological and anotomical processes function at their best.

The real beauty of Neuromuscular Dentistry (http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry) is that it produces idealized physiology of the trigeminal nervous sytem and idealization of the posture of the patient. Posturology is the science of ideal posture, Neuromuscular Dentistry combines idealized posture, physiology and neural function.

What is a diagnostic Neuromuscular Orthotic? A diagnostic orthotic allows the application of Neuromuscular Dentistry to idealize a three dimensional relation of the cranium to the mandible. Idealizing this relation starts a process of healing and postural corrections. The diagnostic orthotic is adjuste to match healing throughout the body. This is not magic though many patients report pain relief that seems magical.

In reality as we remove impediments to healing, the body heals itself. This is what holistic medicine and/or anti-aging medicine is about. Creation of a internal environment that idealies internal physiological processes. A Neuromuscular Reconstruction is a long term solution to long term stabilizing of the most important joints and systems in the body.

The trigeminal nerve is responsible for maintaining nutrition and respiration both necessary for life. The trigeminal nerve also is key to communication and central to romance and interpersonal relations. The trigeminal nervous system is key to almost all measures of health due to its autonomic functions and control of blood flow to the brain.

Wikipedia defines Neuromuscular Dentistry based on symptoms rather than underlying science. The current Wikpedia definitions are reproduced below. In future blogs I will point out shortcomings to these definitions.

"Neuromuscular dentistry is a dental treatment philosophy in which temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles and central nervous system mechanisms are claimed to follow generic physiologic and anatomic laws applicable to all musculoskeletal systems. It is a treatment modality of dentistry that focuses on correcting "misalignment" of the jaw at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Neuromuscular dentistry acknowledges the multi-facted musculoskeletal occlusal signs and symptoms as they relate to postural problems involving the lower jaw and cervical region. Neuromuscular dentistry claims that "misalignment problem(s)" can be corrected by understanding the relationships of the tissues involved, which include muscles, teeth, temporomandibular joints, and nerves. In short, proponents of neuromuscular dentistry claim that it adds objective data and understanding to previous mechanical models of occlusion.
Symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) are claimed to include:
Headaches / migraines
Facial pain
Back, neck and shoulder pain
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Vertigo (dizziness)
Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux), a neuropathic pain disorder unrelated to TMD
Bell's Palsy, a nerve disorder unrelated to TMD
Sensitive and sore teeth
Jaw pain
Limited jaw movement or locking jaw
Numbness in the fingers and arms (related to the cervical musculature and nerves, not to TMD)
Worn or cracked teeth
Clicking or popping in the jaw joints
Jaw joint pain
Clenching/bruxing
Tender sensitive teeth
Trigeminal sensitization of the brain and related Fibromyalgia
A limited opening or inability to open the mouth comfortably
Deviation of the jaw to one side
The jaw locking open or closed
Postural problems (forward head posture) Forward head posture is actually forward neck posture with rotation of the occiput an the atlas.
Torticollis
Pain in the joint(s) or face when opening or closing the mouth, yawning, or chewing
Pain in the muscles surrounding the temporomandibular joints
Pain in the occipital (back), temporal (side), frontal (front), or infra-orbital (below the eyes) portions of the head
Pain behind the eyes
Swelling on the side of the face and/or mouth
A bite that feels uncomfortable, "off," or as if it is continually changing
Older Bells palsy
The basic premise of Neuromuscular Dentistry is to find a rest position that when the patient closes their mouth to swallow the muscle will return to a healthy rest position. There should be no muscle accomadation necessary to go from rest to Myocentric position. The Trigeminal Nerve is paramount in attaining this position. Swallowing is a neuromuscular resetting mechanism. A more complete explanation of the science behind Neuromuscular Dentistry is found in Sleep and Health Journal, and was originally published by the American Equilibration society. http://www.sleepandhealth.com/neuromuscular-dentistry
Neuromuscular dentistry uses computerized instrumentation to measure the patient's jaw movements via Computerized Mandibular Scanning (CMS) or Jaw Motion Analysis (JMA), muscle activity via electromyography (EMG) and temporomandibular joint sounds via Electro-Sonography (ESG) or Joint Vibration Analysis (JVA) to assist in identifying joint derangements. Surface EMG's are used to verify pre-, mid- and post-treatment conditions before and after ultra-low frequency Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS). By combining both computerized mandibular scanning (CMS) or jaw motion analysis (JMA) with ultra-low frequency TENS, the dentist is able to locate a "physiological rest" position as a starting reference position to find a relationship between the upper and lower jaw along an isotonic path of closure up from the physiologic rest position in order to establish a bite position. Electromyography can be used to confirm rested/homeostatic muscle activity of the jaw prior to taking a bite recording. [citation needed]
Once a physiologic rest position is found, the doctor can determine the optimal positioning of the lower jaw to the upper jaw. An orthotic is commonly worn for 3-6 months (24 hours per day) to realign the jaw, at which point orthodontic treatment, use of the orthotic as a "orthopedical realigning appliance", overlay partial, or orthodontic treatment and/or rehabilitation of the teeth is recommended to correct teeth and jaw position.
Because of the additional training needed and the complex computer systems and hardware required, neuromuscular dentistry is more expensive than conventional dentistry. The costs can range from $3,500 to $25,000 for usually four to six months, and up to one year or more of treatment for complex cases. (This does not include any additional orthodontics or restorative treatment)."