Neuromuscular Self-Assessment of TMJ Symptoms

People can have neuromuscular pain throughout their lifetime and not understand why it is occurring. Many people see numerous kinds of doctors about their problems but do not find relief. To give our patients neuromuscular harmony, we begin by examining two basic areas of neuromuscular formation. What you could call ‘natural’ and ‘health experience’ episodes.

Natural episodes include how the jaw was formed during childbirth or during the first few years of life. We have seen other problems that developed during childhood tooth formation and early alignment of the jaw muscles. Health experience episodes include physically traumatic occurrences and the wearing down of teeth because of disease or excessive teeth clenching and grinding, and sometimes after dental treatment. Unfortunately, this discomfort can also occur when proper planning is not completed before restorative or esthetic enhancement is undertaken.

If you have any of the following conditions, neuromuscular treatment might give you the relief you are looking for.*

Symptoms of TMJ

(Sometimes called TMD – temporomandibular joint dysfunction)

• Clenching/bruxing (grinding teeth)
• Limited opening of the mouth
• Neck problems
• Loose teeth
• Tingling in the fingertips
• Forward head posturing
• Mouth Breathing
• Tongue thrusts
• Open bites
• Headaches
• Sensitive and sore teeth
• Facial pain
• Neck and shoulder aches
• Ringing in the ears
• Jaw pain
• Ear congestion
• Clicking/popping or grating sounds in the ear or joint
• Worn down teeth – especially the front teeth

*Dr. Dunayer is not able to diagnose your actual condition unless you come in for a complete exam. If you have some of these symptoms or would like to know more, please call our office team at
845-627-SMILE (7645).

If you suffer from any of the above symptoms of TMJ and you live in the West Nyack, NY area, call our dental office today. We offer a comprehensive approach to TMJ therapy and will take good care of you. Call us at (845) 627-SMILE (7645) or email us today.