TMJ & Sleep Specialist, Airway Orthodontist

25/03/2025

Postural imbalance on the left and balance on the right. Note how mandible position is strictly related with trunk posture. Hence, Orientation and stabilization are the two subcomponents for body balance.

E.g- If there is an injured part of the body, as in an ankle sprain, the body naturally stabilizes the injured area allowing more movement of other parts of the foot to compensate for the injured area. The same is applicable for the other body parts including TMJ as illustrated in the above picture.

22/02/2025

What are common TMJ symptoms?

Headaches
Shoulder, neck, and back pain
Clenching or grinding of the teeth and jaw
Clicking or popping sounds in the jaw joints
Jaw pain
Difficulty in chewing
Worn or cracked teeth and fillings
Deviation of jaw while opening or closing
Incorrect body posture
Pain around the eyes
Disturbed sleep
Locked jaw
Ear pain
Restricted neck movements

22/02/2025

What does a neuromuscular dentist deal with?

A neuromuscular dentist is a dental specialist who focuses on the relationship between the jaw, teeth, muscles, and nerves. They use advanced technology to treat pain and discomfort in the jaw and neck. They treat the problem with holistic approach.

What do they do? 

Diagnose and treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders

Correct jaw misalignment

Improve the bite (occlusion) of the teeth

Relieve pain and other symptoms of TMJ

Improve the function and aesthetics of the bite

22/02/2025

Do you have any of these symptoms?
If yes, consult the Neuromuscular dentist near you!
MUSCLES+JOINTS+TEETH= NEUROMUSCULAR DENTIST

30/10/2024

https://youtu.be/p-Gm8jOef_M

Access the above link to know more about Airway Orthodontics, TMJ & SLEEP APNEA

Video credits: Doctorshubnepal Fan Page

In this insightful video, Dr. Shweta Kedia, an Airway Orthodontist and TMJ/Sleep Specialist, dives deep into everything you need to know about TMJ disorders,...

29/08/2024

20/08/2024

A patient aged 21 years old reported with pain in the TMJ while opening her mouth alongside reduced mouth opening (24mm). She had a history of trauma 2months back. On clinical examination, her left Pterygoids were tender and yet painful, tongue tie was present, lower anterior attrition, crowding, click in the TMJ while opening her mouth, bruxism, restricted neck movement.
Treatment done was patented dental TENS therapy for TMJ pain, biostimulation with laser followed by Quick splint delivery.
In 2 days follow up time her pain was reduced to a great extent and her mouth opening was improved from 24mm to 34mm.

30/07/2024

LOCKED JAW

Subluxation or dislocation: If the jaw opens too wide, it can get stuck in the wide open position, which is called an open lock. A patient can rarely come across a closed locked jaw as well.

30/07/2024

ANTERIOR DISC DISPLACEMENT WITHOUT REDUCTION

Closed lock: The disc is forward of its normal position and prevents the jaw from fully opening. This is called a closed lock or anterior disc displacement without reduction.

30/07/2024

ANTERIOR DISC DISPLACEMENT WITH REDUCTION

Popping or clicking jaw: The disc, which is shown in yellow, is forward or anterior of the jaw condyle. When the jaw is opened, the disc can click or pop, and then the jaw follows its normal opening. Clicking can also occur on closing. When this occurs, it is known as anterior disc displacement with reduction.

30/07/2024

NORMAL OPENING:

The disc, which is shown in yellow, is in the proper position, and it glides forward and back when the jaw is opened.

24/07/2024

Are you suffering from any of these? If yes, it should be taken care of instead of negligence which might put you in trouble soon.