Neuromuscular Dentistry Detroit

Novi, Michigan

Many people think that the dental world is simply about the look and overall health of our teeth. However, Dr. Serra practices neuromuscular dentistry, which is much more complex and involves everything dealing with your jaw and airway. Without a healthy and balanced bite (occlusion), you can suffer from various neuromuscular dental conditions, such as TMJ, bruxism, and sleep apnea.

The purpose of neuromuscular dentistry is to diagnose any problems with the jaw and treat them. For example, when Dr. Serra sees a patient for the first time, he will screen them for TMJ disorder and sleep apnea. If he believes that either may be an issue he will investigate further using the K7 evaluation system, and in the case of sleep apnea, will work with a sleep physician to properly diagnose any sleep apnea that may be happening.

Impact Of The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

Misalignment of the TMJ joint can come naturally or can occur due to trauma. Other conditions, such as bruxism and misaligned teeth, may slowly cause the jaw to move out of a balanced position and cause TMJ disorder symptoms. These symptoms arise because your TMJ is continuously trying to bring your bite into a balanced, at-rest position. However, this isn’t possible when you suffer from such conditions, so stress and tension is placed on your TMJ.

Neuromuscular dentistry in Detroit can be used to treat any problems related to the condition of your TMJ. To get the best out of this type of dentistry, it’s ideal to work with an LVI dentist who is properly trained and experienced in neuromuscular dentistry.

If you’re interested in learning more about neuromuscular dentistry in Detroit, call us at (248) 380-9330. Here at Dr. Serra’s office, we pride ourselves in taking great care of all our patients. We will be able to answer any questions you have. Just contact us by phone or email. If you’re eager to get started call us to schedule a consultation or feel free to schedule one online!