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Monday, February 8, 2010

Go NO Saints ! PPMs and Neuromuscular Dentistry

The New Orleans Saints have just won the Super Bowl with most of the team's players wearing the Makkar PPM or Pure Power Mouthguards. Tracy Porter (who ran for a TD after catching the interception from Peyton Manning) is an advid proponet of the mouthguard. The PPMs are fitted using neuromuscular dental principles: putting the lower jaw into optimal position, (usually down and forward), thereby, aligning the spine. When the head, neck, and spine are properly aligned, balance, strength, range of motion, flexibility, and endurance are improved. Check out the Makkar Advantage website: http://www.makkaradvantage.com/

Using the these same neuromuscular dental principles, headaches, bite problems, and TMD signs and symptoms can often be treated. The computer scans and EMGs used in treating TMD is the same technology used to make PPMs! Check out our website: http://www.advancedsmiledesigns.com/pure-power-mouthguard.html

posted by Terry Forsberg DDS at 2:22 PM

Monday, February 1, 2010

How is neuromuscular dentistry used to diagnose TMJ?

Dr. Forsberg uses the latest technology available to determine the most optimal position for your jaw. X-rays are taken to evaluate the condition and position of the temporomandibular joint. Electromyography measures your jaw muscle function in stressed and relaxed positions to determine if there are structural imbalances in the relationship between your jaw and your skull. Sonography records the sounds made by your jaw. This will reveal any abnormalities that are present. Also, computerized equipment is used to record the resting position and the path of the movement of your jaw.

posted by Terry Forsberg DDS at 12:22 PM

Tension Headaches

There are four main types of headaches: sinus, cluster, tension, and migraine. According to research conducted by Penn State University, tension headaches comprise of approximately 90% of all headaches. When a patient's dental bite is not right, tension can occur in the muscles in the temple area of the forehead which can cause a tension headache. Due to advancements in Neuromuscular Dentistry, Dr. Forsberg is able to relax the muscles associated with the jaw and place the bite is an optimal position. For many patients, this correction of their bite can cause their headaches to disappear. Please contact our office at 831-685-3300 or visit our website at www.advancedsmiledesigns.com.

posted by Terry Forsberg DDS at 11:42 AM

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