Why “Neuromuscular Dentistry” Isn’t Evidence-Based Care for TMD

Why “Neuromuscular Dentistry” Isn’t Evidence-Based Care for TMDby: Bhavik Desai, DMD, PhD, Diplomate American Board of Oral MedicinePublished on: 21/08/2025

Well-designed studies have demonstrated that neuromuscular dentistry often achieves worse outcomes than evidence-based, conservative options we’ve trusted for years.

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Why “Neuromuscular Dentistry” Isn’t Evidence-Based Care for TMD