Solving The Pain Puzzle
New Technologies Take A Bite Out Of Head And Neck Disorders.
(PRWEB) July 22, 2005 -- What do headaches, congestion in the ears, limited
jaw opening, joint problems, clicking or popping, numbness in fingers tips, pain
behind the eyes, difficulty swallowing all have in common? A cure! But don't
bother calling your physician; try the new type of dentistry in town that goes
beyond cleaning teeth and filling cavities. It’s called Neuromuscular Dentistry
(NMD), a specialized area of dentistry that focuses on the physiologic aspects
of head and neck problems.
It is estimated that 40 percent of all
chronic pain syndromes are concentrated in the head and neck areas. Some
estimates suggest that 20 percent of Americans possess one or more of these
symptoms with 80 to 90 percent of that number affecting women.
NMD
differs from "traditional" dentistry in that the treatment is focused on
creating a balance in the activity between the joints, the muscles, and the
teeth that move the jaw. When improperly aligned, the nerves and muscles that
control and guide the jaw during movement can become tense, sore, and spastic.
These strained muscles can contribute to a significant amount of pain and
tension in the head, neck and shoulder region. Now, after twenty-five years of
research and study comes the treatment.
For 50 minutes, the patient sits
in a dimly lit room, listening to the soothing sound of a waterfall, in order to
bring the patient into a completely tranquil state – an important part to the
therapy. While relaxing, the patient wears a TENS unit (TENS is a
battery-powered unit which sends electrical impulses through electrodes placed
on or near the painful site). This pulsates the facial muscles to relax and
loosen the jaw in order to register the jaws measurements at rest. After the jaw
is relaxed, a comfortable, magnetic headpiece is placed on the patient. A tiny
magnet is placed in the lower lip area that sends signals to the revolutionary,
new technology, a K7, computer software that allows Dr. Solomon to view and
measure muscle activity and jaw sounds. This activity is registered on a
computer screen’s monitor. Once read, Dr. Solomon can pinpoint exactly where the
misalignment is in the jaw and precisely create an orthotic appliance for the
patient to wear thus eliminating the pain-causing distress. Dr. Sid Solomon,
Center for Cosmetic, Implant and Neuromuscular Dentistry (CCIND) is a leader in
neuromuscular dentistry disorders. "Everyone has a unique jaw and muscle
physiology and now with the use of this highly sophisticated computer
technology, we are able to provide relief to patients who were once told surgery
was the only option," says Dr. Solomon. The entire process is 100% non
–invasive.
For further information contact Dr. Sid Solomon at Center for
Cosmetic Implant and Neuromuscular Dentistry; (310) 475-5598 or www.timetosmile.com.
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