Neuromuscular dentistry is the science behind how The Hills Dental Spa approaches every bite. Using advanced diagnostics and a precise understanding of muscle, joint, and tooth relationships, we identify the jaw position where your muscles are truly at rest, then build treatment around it. It is the foundation for our TMJ care, our cosmetic work, and our full mouth reconstruction cases.
When your bite is in balance, your life begins to follow.
What Is Neuromuscular Dentistry?
Neuromuscular dentistry examines how the jaw, teeth, muscles, and nerves work together—and what happens when they don’t. Many common symptoms like jaw pain, facial tightness, migraines, or even poor posture can be traced back to dysfunction in the neuromuscular system.
This approach is especially valuable for patients who:
- ◆ Are planning veneers, crowns, or a full mouth reconstruction and want the result built around a stable, comfortable bite
- ◆ Have had bite adjustments or dental work that never felt quite right
- ◆ Want objective measurements of their bite rather than a visual assessment alone
If you’re experiencing jaw pain, headaches, or clicking, start with our TMJ Treatment page to learn how we evaluate and relieve those symptoms.
Instead of relying on visual assessments alone, we use sophisticated technology to track muscle activity, jaw position, and bite force—allowing us to identify your true optimal alignment.
Restoring Balance with Precision
Neuromuscular dentistry is the foundation of many treatments at The Hills Dental Spa. Whether you're seeking relief from long-standing discomfort or correcting the bite as part of a Full Mouth Reconstruction, our goal is to establish a healthy, stable jaw position that supports both function and comfort.
Your treatment may include:
- ◆ Electronic jaw tracking and bite analysis
- ◆ Muscle stimulation therapy (TENS) to relax tension
- ◆ Custom-fitted orthotics to realign the bite
- ◆ Long-term restorative solutions that protect alignment
- ◆ Collaboration with TMJ Therapy to treat underlying joint dysfunction
All care is guided by Dr. Kevin Winters, a nationally recognized leader in neuromuscular and cosmetic dentistry. His training and decades of clinical experience allow for an unmatched level of insight into complex bite issues. We provide advanced neuromuscular dentistry services to individuals in Austin, West Lake Hills, Rollingwood, Lost Creek, and Lakeway, TX.
Frequently Asked Questions
While general dentistry focuses on teeth alone, neuromuscular dentistry considers the entire system—jaw joints, muscles, nerves, and teeth—to restore total functional balance.
We use electronic jaw tracking and bite analysis to measure jaw position, muscle activity, and bite force, so we can identify your optimal resting bite rather than estimating it visually. Treatment may also include TENS muscle stimulation to relax tension.
At The Hills Dental Spa, cosmetic and restorative work is designed around a stable bite. Veneers, crowns, and full mouth reconstructions are planned to look natural and to function comfortably with your jaw and muscles, not just to improve appearance.
If your bite feels “off,” your jaw clicks or locks, or you’ve been treated for TMJ pain without lasting results, a neuromuscular evaluation may be the next right step.
Start with Stability
When your bite is balanced, everything changes—from how your jaw feels to how you sleep, speak, and move. At The Hills Dental Spa, neuromuscular dentistry brings lasting clarity to complex symptoms—without surgery and without guessing.
Call The Hills Dental Spa at (512) 347-0044 or request an appointment to schedule your neuromuscular evaluation and take the first step toward long-term relief.
