Boulder residents interested in a dentist that adheres to holistic treatment methods are encouraged to contact Adler Cosmetic and Family Dentistry. Dr. Michael Adler is nationally recognized for his work and in 2009 was awarded two noteworthy fellowships. These included a fellowship from the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) and an additional fellowship from the International College of Cranio-Mandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO).

Neuromuscular dentistry is an area of Dr. Adler’s practice that patients may be especially interested in. A goal in neuromuscular dentistry is to find the optimum position of the jaw where the muscles are relaxed and at rest. This is a three dimensional solution. Dr. Adler relaxes the muscles controlling jaw position to establish a true physiological rest position, upon which treatment considerations are based. Dr. Adler can then realign a patient’s bite, resolving TMJ/TMD symptoms such as:

- Headaches / migraines
- Facial pain
- Back, neck and shoulder pain
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Vertigo (dizziness)
- Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux), a neuropathic pain disorder unrelated to TMD
- Bell's Palsy, a nerve disorder unrelated to TMD
- Sensitive and sore teeth
- Jaw pain
- Limited jaw movement or locking jaw
- Numbness in the fingers and arms (related to the cervical musculature and nerves, not to TMD)
- Worn or cracked teeth
- Clicking or popping in the jaw joints
- Jaw joint pain
- Clenching/bruxing
- Tender sensitive teeth
- A limited opening or inability to open the mouth comfortably
- Deviation of the jaw to one side
- The jaw locking open or closed
- Postural problems (forward head posture)
- Torticollis
- Pain in the joint(s) or face when opening or closing the mouth, yawning, or chewing
- Pain in the muscles surrounding the temporomandibular joints
- Pain in the occipital (back), temporal (side), frontal (front), or infra-orbital (below the eyes) portions of the head
- Pain behind the eyes
- Swelling on the side of the face and/or mouth
- A bite that feels uncomfortable, "off," or as if it is continually changing
- Older Bells palsy

Traditional dentistry evaluates primarily the teeth, bones, and gums. Neuromuscular dentistry works with the hard tissues and the soft tissues, muscles and nerves. Neuromuscular dentists like Dr. Adler understand this is a complex relationship. To create a harmonious relationship, neuromuscular dentists understand the necessity for including with the teeth: the power source (muscles) and the controls (nerves) which create the movement, pressures, and function of the mouth.

For additional information we invite current and new patients to contact our office at (303) 449-1119. Appointments for treatment or consultations are also available. Adler Cosmetic and Family Dentistry is conveniently located on 30th Street across from the Twenty Ninth Street shopping and entertainment area.

About Adler Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
The cosmetic and family dental practice of Dr. Michael Adler is based in the Colorado community of Boulder, a convenient and scenic drive from most locations in the Denver and Front Range areas. Boulder, Colorado is also an inviting destination location for visiting out-of-state patients seeking Dr. Adler’s specialized attention. Dr. Adler is nationally recognized for his work and is committed to providing his patients with the highest level of care in both cosmetic and family dentistry. The practice maintains a website at www.adlerdentistry.com and regularly publishes information on its blog at www.adlerdentistry.com/blog.

Adler Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
1810 30th Street
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: (303) 449-1119

About Boulder
Boulder is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and most populous city of Boulder County, Colorado, in the United States. Boulder is the 11th most populous city in the state of Colorado. The United States Census Bureau estimates that in 2005 the population of the city of Boulder was 91,685, while the population of the Boulder Metropolitan Statistical Area was 280,440. Boulder is the home of the main campus of the University of Colorado, the state's largest university, and Naropa University, one of two accredited Buddhist-inspired universities in the United States. Located at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,430 feet (1,655 m), Boulder is 25 miles (40 km) northwest of Denver.

The City of Boulder is in Boulder Valley where the Rocky Mountains meet the Great Plains. Just west of the city are imposing slabs of sedimentary stone tilted up on the foothills, known as the Flatirons. The Flatirons are a widely recognized symbol of Boulder.

The primary water flow through the city is Boulder Creek. The creek was named well ahead of the city's founding, for all of the large granite boulders that have cascaded into the creek over the eons. It is from Boulder Creek that Boulder City and hence Boulder is believed to have taken its name. Boulder Creek has significant water flow, derived primarily from snow melt and minor springs west of the city. The creek is a tributary of the South Platte River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.4 square miles (65.7 km²). 24.4 square miles (63.1 km²) of it is land and 1.0 square miles (2.6 km²) of it (3.94%) is water. The 40th parallel (40 degrees north latitude) runs through Boulder and can be easily recognized as Baseline Road today.

Boulder lies in a wide basin beneath Flagstaff Mountain just a few miles east of the continental divide and about 30 miles northwest of Denver. Arapahoe glacier provides water for the city, along with Boulder Creek, which flows through the center of the city. The climate in Boulder is typically mild with dry, moderate summers and relatively comfortable winters. The city boasts more than 300 sunny or mostly sunny days each year. Nearby mountains shield Boulder from the most severe winter storms. Most precipitation occurs during the winter and spring months, with snowfall averaging 83.1 inches.

Boulder's winters are quite mild, and although large amounts of snow can fall, the effects of orographic lift usually dry out the air passing over the Front Range, shadowing the city from precipitation for much of the season. Temperatures during the winter generally average between 45°F (7°C) to 50°F (10°C) for the daytime highs, and overnight the temperatures plunge to typically settle between 17°F (-8°C) and 23°F (-5°C). These rather cold temperatures that occur overnight are mostly due to Boulder's "High-Desert" climate. Additionally, warm chinook winds occur as air passing over the mountains heats as it descends, in addition to the sunshine, quickly melting snow accumulations and making Boulder's winters relatively mild.

The summer months in Boulder are warm, with daytime highs averaging between 80°F (27°C) and 90°F (32°C), and occasional days reaching 95°F (35°C) not uncommon. Lows in the summer are in the 50°F (10°C) - 60°F (16°C) range; rather cold due to Boulder's altitude and wind patterns.

The all time highest recorded temperature in Boulder of 104°F (40°C) occurred on June 23 and July 11, 1954. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Boulder was -24°F (-31°C), which occurred on February 5, 1989, and December 22, 1990. Boulder information source: Wikipedia.

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