Symptoms of Neuromuscular Problems:
TMD/ Facial Pain/ Headaches
Berks County, Reading and Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Symptoms of neuromuscular problems vary widely from one person to the next. Dr. Schwartz of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania focuses a lot of his skill and talent on working with dental guests who suffer with this debilitating condition. He not only has experience and training in neuromuscular dentistry, but he has suffered himself with the negative effects of malocclusion.
Some of the most common symptoms that people with neuromuscular problems suffer from may include one, some or all of the following:
- TMD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
- Migraine and other headaches
- Facial pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and earaches
- Congested ears
- Pain behind the eyes
- Sensitive teeth
- Sore teeth
- Loose teeth with no apparent explanation for them
- Jaw pain
- Limited jaw movement and jaw locking
- Clicking and popping in the jaw joints
- Difficulty swallowing
- Depression
- Numbness in arms and fingers
- Dizziness
As you can see, there are so many different symptoms that can be the result of a neuromuscular problem, that it is easy to understand how the problem can be misdiagnosed. Or, you may be treated for one or more of the symptoms, but the root cause of all of them is never addressed.
Why These Symptoms Occur
When one part of the body is not functioning correctly and it is not correctly diagnosed and treated, it creates a sort of domino effect that slowly complicates itself and creates more and more problems in other areas of the body.
When there is constant strain on the muscles and joints of the jaw, tension builds in the head and neck. The contraction of muscles reduces blood flow and can pinch nerves that can trigger headaches and numbness in the limbs.
When the jaw is misaligned, it can cause unintentional clenching of the jaw and grinding of the teeth due to discomfort. The jaw muscles reach from ear to ear so any time there is discomfort in the jaw, the whole face may be negatively affected and suffer painful side effects as well.
The unfortunate truth is that more often than not, the common signs of neuromuscular problems are misdiagnosed by medical doctors and dentists who are not familiar with treating these issues. It is imperative that if you or someone you love is suffering from any of these symptoms, that you are sure you are evaluated correctly by a trained professional who is familiar with the symptoms and treatments of neuromuscular issues.
If you believe you may be suffering from any of these symptoms, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. David A. Schwartz at his Family and Cosmetic Dentistry practice in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania today.
Contact Us
David A. Schwartz D.D.S., P.C.
9 Bristol Court
Wyomissing, PA 19610
