balanceNeuromuscular Dentistry
Cosmetic and Neuromuscular Dentistry in Burke, VA
Treatment designed to realign, not just repair
Your smile, bite, and breathing are part of one connected system. When any part of that system—your teeth, jaw joints, or muscles—falls out of alignment, it can affect everything from your comfort to your posture to your sleep. Neuromuscular dentistry looks at the full picture to restore harmony between these elements, improving both function and overall well-being.
At Pamela Marzban DDS, our neuromuscular approach goes beyond treating symptoms. We diagnose the root cause of issues like jaw pain, headaches, and sleep apnea by studying how your teeth, joints, and muscles work together. The goal is simple: a healthy, balanced bite that supports long-term comfort, airway health, and beauty.
What Is Neuromuscular Dentistry?
Traditional dentistry focuses primarily on the teeth. Neuromuscular dentistry, however, considers the interconnected systems that allow the mouth to function—muscles, nerves, joints, bones, and airways. By identifying imbalances within these systems, we can treat conditions such as TMJ, snoring, sleep apnea, and chronic muscle tension.
Dr. Pamela Marzban, a leading neuromuscular dentist in Northern Virginia, uses advanced diagnostics to find your jaw’s ideal position—where the muscles are relaxed, the bite is balanced, and the airway remains open. Treatment is designed to realign, not just repair.
Neuromuscular Dentistry and Holistic Care
Neuromuscular dentistry shares many principles with holistic dentistry:
Both recognize that oral health affects—and reflects—whole-body health.
Both favor minimally invasive, biologically supportive treatments.
Both rely on the body’s ability to heal and adapt when balance is restored.
The difference lies in neuromuscular dentistry’s emphasis on scientific precision. Using advanced tools like K-7 jaw tracking, TENS therapy, and digital bite analysis (T-Scan), Dr. Marzban can measure and correct even subtle dysfunctions that may be causing pain, poor sleep, or facial imbalance.
TMJ and Neuromuscular Dentistry
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, occurs when your bite and jaw are out of sync. This imbalance can lead to:
Jaw pain or clicking
Headaches and migraines
Neck and shoulder tension
Facial asymmetry or muscle fatigue
Through neuromuscular analysis, Dr. Marzban pinpoints where your bite should rest for optimal comfort. Treatments may include:
Custom orthotics that gently realign your jaw
TENS therapy to relax strained muscles
Myofunctional therapy to retrain tongue and jaw posture
Orthodontics or restorative dentistry for long-term correction
When the bite and muscles are balanced, pain subsides, posture improves, and function is restored.
Myofunctional Therapy and Neuromuscular Dentistry
Myofunctional therapy grew out of neuromuscular dentistry’s focus on muscle balance. It uses guided exercises to strengthen and retrain the tongue, lips, and facial muscles to work in harmony with your jaw.
These exercises can:
Correct mouth breathing and tongue thrust
Support orthodontic and airway development
Improve posture and swallowing
Reduce TMJ strain and snoring
Working alongside a Certified Myofunctional Therapist (CMT), Dr. Marzban integrates these exercises into treatment to achieve lasting functional balance.
Technology Behind Neuromuscular Dentistry
At our Burke, VA practice, we use advanced diagnostic tools to map and analyze your jaw system. These technologies allow for a level of accuracy that transforms both diagnosis and treatment.
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TENS
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is used to relax muscles before precise measurement
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K-7 Evaluation System
K-7 jaw tracking and electromyography is used to record movement and muscle activity
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T-Scan
T-Scan digital bite analysis is used to assess bite force distribution
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3D Imaging
3D imaging and CBCT to evaluate airway health and joint alignment
Experience the Difference of Neuromuscular Dentistry
If you suffer from chronic headaches, jaw tension, poor sleep, or facial discomfort, your bite may be out of balance. Neuromuscular dentistry offers a noninvasive, evidence-based way to restore harmony between your teeth, muscles, and joints.
Call 703-323-8200 or contact Dr. Pamela Marzban today to schedule your Neuromuscular Dentistry Consultation in Burke, VA and start your journey toward balanced health, comfort, and confidence.