Neuromuscular dentistry is the art and science of using the relaxed position of facial muscles to place the jaw in its optimal position. Thirty years of research and clinical trials have shown this technique to be very effective in treating chronic migraines and neck pain. Placing the jaw optimally before performing restorative dentistry also increases the lifetime of veneers and crowns, and protects your natural teeth.

Unique within his field Dr. Semmens is the only dentist in the Reno / Tahoe area that is trained in traditional Gnathology and Neuromuscular dentistry, giving him a well-rounded perspective in occlusion (how your teeth come together) and full mouth restoration.

With the use of bio-electronic instruments, Dr. Semmens measures the dynamics of the jaw opening and closing in three dimensions, and gauges the activity of key muscles that control the jaw. This procedure reveals whether the jaw is in or near its optimal position, and whether the occlusion (how your teeth come together) should be changed to relieve your pain. If you or someone you know suffers from head or neck pain, it may be related to a misaligned bite. Read on to learn more about how neuromuscular dentistry can help you.