Music Impacts Jaw Muscles

Canadian  researchers have found that patients with temporomandibular joint disorders(TMD or TMJ) have overactive jaw muscles, and stress is related to the frequency of clenching. Since music has a proven connection to mood, scientists are studying if music can help the jaw muscles too… At Millcroft Dental Care our dentists are trained to look for joint or bite problems. Once a thorough diagnosis has been made,  our dentists might recommend a non surgical , conservative treatment like an easy to wear, comfortable dental orthotic, referred to as a occlusal splint.The custom splint  holds the jaw in proper alignment, reducing tension in the muscles of the jaw joint, allowing healing to take place.