If you suffer from the painful symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), Dr. Hart may be able to help you with her neuromuscular dental knowledge.
Some signs and symptoms of TMJ/TMD:
- Headaches-chronic migraines
- Clenching or grinding
- Sore jaw joints-popping or clicking in your jaw
- Loose teeth
- Neck pain
- Tooth sensitivity
Neuromuscular dentistry evaluates facial muscles, joints and teeth to establish a well- balanced jaw position.
Dr. Hart attends the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental studies (LVI) for her neuromuscular training. She is one of a few dentists the in Richmond area who is actively studying at LVI.