Neuromuscular Orthodontics

Neuromuscular Orthodontics is the placement of appliances and/or brackets with consideration of all factors that impact how you chew, the alignment of teeth when biting.
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Neuromuscular Orthodontics

The Neuromuscular dentist studies your mouth from various perspectives, concentrating on the interaction of the facial muscles with the joints and bones of your jaw, the position of your teeth, and your airway. This is so that when the braces are placed, the end result will be an optimal bite, reducing the chance of relapse with physiologic stability. At Authentic Smiles in Austin, TX, we provide our patients with Neuromuscular Orthodontics for our patients who are struggling with TMJ/TMD and are in need of treatment.

Our teeth are an important part of the body as a whole:

  • Teeth are surrounded by muscles of the cheeks and tongue.
  • Muscles are constantly at work which exerts pressure on the teeth.
  • Muscle forces can affect facial development, tooth alignment, and head posture.
  • Excessive mouth breathing causes the tongue to exert abnormal pressure on the teeth which often causes the front teeth to move outward, causing an open bite.
  • A restricted airway in a young person can contribute to a narrowed dental arch and crowding of the teeth.
  • Many factors cause muscle forces that adversely affect a person’s bite.

We will evaluate and study each patient with photographs, x-rays, 3D scans, muscle evaluation, and jaw range of motion and for a complete skeletal and facial analysis. Knowing how your teeth, muscles, and joints work together, we position the jaw in its proper physiologic rest position. Patients who are suffering from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) may require further treatments which include Low-Frequency TENS, Photobiomodulation, massage therapy, and other therapies. We do this to achieve relaxation of facial and masticatory muscles and to determine the ideal jaw position. When the correct position of the jaw/bite is determined, an orthodontic plan can be developed accordingly. The teeth are moved to the bite treatment position that has been established as comfortable with a reduction in symptoms through a reversible new bite treatment position evaluation.

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If you are interested in neuromuscular orthodontics in Austin, TX, contact us at Authentic Smiles today to schedule your consultation. You can reach us by phone at 512-330-9403 or by filling out our online contact form to learn more about braces and to begin your treatment. After the completion of your neuromuscular orthodontics treatment, symptoms of TMJ and TMD will be relieved. Do not wait around in pain, treatment is available at our Austin, TX dentist office.

Address:

1717 W. 6th Street, Suite 365
Austin, TX 78703

Phone:

(512) 330-9403

Fax:

(512) 373-3408

Hours

Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00pm
Friday: By Appointment Only
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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