At Chattanooga Sleep Center, our neuromuscular diagnostics use advanced technology to evaluate jaw posture, muscle movement, and bite alignment. By measuring these factors with objective, repeatable data, we gain a precise understanding of how your jaw and muscles are working together.
This process is especially important for identifying issues such as TMJ disorders, jaw pain and misalignment, and bite imbalances that may be causing headaches, facial pain, or sleep disturbances. With this insight, Dr. Kent White can create a treatment plan that improves comfort, accuracy, and long-term results.
As neuromuscular pioneer Dr. Robert Jankelson once said, “If it can be measured and repeated, it is scientific. If it can’t, it is an opinion.” That philosophy guides our approach — using science and measurable data to get to the root of your discomfort.
Instead of relying on guesswork, our diagnostics often eliminate unnecessary procedures by revealing the true source of pain or dysfunction. From there, our team designs solutions that restore function, support overall health, and lay the foundation for a lasting, beautiful smile.
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Headaches & Migraines
Here are five tools that Dr. White uses to ensure that he is providing patients with a comprehensive care plan:
3D jaw tracking helps identify abnormal jaw movement patterns that contribute to TMJ-related pain and headaches. By mapping how your jaw opens and closes, dentists can pinpoint dysfunction that leads to muscle strain, nerve irritation, and referred pain often mistaken for migraines or sinus issues.
Joint Vibration Analysis measures the vibrations within your jaw joint when it moves. Abnormal vibrations often signal TMJ disorders, which are closely linked to migraines, jaw pain, and tension headaches. JVA provides early detection of joint problems so treatment can be more precise and effective.
Electromyography records the electrical activity of jaw and facial muscles. Overactive or tense muscles are a common cause of TMJ headaches, facial pain, and discomfort. EMG testing helps diagnose muscle imbalance and guides treatment to relax overworked areas and restore balance.
TENS therapy uses mild electrical pulses to relax tight jaw muscles, increase blood flow, and reduce inflammation linked to TMJ. This treatment not only eases jaw pain but also helps relieve tension headaches and migraine symptoms caused by jaw dysfunction.
Your personalized patient summary brings together results from 3D jaw tracking, JVA, EMG, and TENS therapy. This overview connects symptoms like jaw pain, migraines, and sinus-like pressure to TMJ, ensuring you receive a clear diagnosis and tailored treatment plan.
Dr Kent White | (423) 264-2300 | 1032 McCallie Ave #300A, Chattanooga, TN 37403 | info@chattsleep.com
Dr. Daniel R. Smith | (423) 693-2800 | 1032 McCallie Ave #300, Chattanooga, TN 37403 | info@chattsleep.com
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