Parramatta, Australia – 05 January 2009 – Neuromuscular Dentistry is now available in Australia to treat people who suffer from persistent headaches and jaw pain.  Active Dental – www.activedental.com.au – has identified that many people who suffer these common ailments are often diagnosed with TMJ Syndrome.

“There are many people who visit the doctor complaining of chronic headaches and jaw pain.  Little did they know that they were only treating the symptoms and a dentist could have the solution for them”, says David Moffet, principal dentist at Active Dental in Parramatta, Australia. “Many people with these ailments have Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome and is easily treated”

The diagnosis for TMJ Syndrome is straightforward, “TMJ Syndrome comes from having an incorrect bite or malocclusion. Malocclusion means that your upper and lower teeth do not close together in the correct way and are misaligned causing trauma.”, said Dr Moffet, “Misaligned teeth cannot support your facial muscles correctly during chewing and swallowing. The muscles change to accommodate your malocclusion, causing a range of debilitating symptoms”, continued Dr Moffet.

The number of symptoms are significant and can be remedied with neuromuscular dentistry, “Symptoms for TMJ Syndrome include clicking, popping or grating sounds in the jaw joint, locking of the jaw when attempting to open the mouth, neck, shoulder and back pain, ringing in the ears, ear pain, decreased hearing and dizziness”, explained Dr Moffet, “All these can be fixed with Neuromuscular Dentistry that is now offered in Australia through Active Dental.