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TMD and POSTURE

I found this article on the fact there is a correlation between TMD and posture. The occlusal arrangement becomes the cornerstone to the rest of your body and having all the parts in sync is so important. More support for the Neuromuscular approach to TMD pain.

“If you experience frequent headaches and pain in your lower jaw, check your posture and consult your dentist about temporomandibular disorder (TMD), recommends the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), an organization of general dentists dedicated to continuing dental education.

Poor posture places the spine in a position that causes stress to the jaw joint. When people slouch or hunch over, the lower jaw shifts forward, causing the upper and lower teeth to not fit together properly, and the skull moves back on the spinal column.

This movement puts stress on muscles, joints and bones and, if left untreated, can create pain and inflammation in muscles and joints when the mouth opens and closes.”

Good posture is important, yet many people don’t realize how posture affects their oral health.

An oral appliance can help align the teeth in a position that will reduce facial pain caused by poor posture. The appliance can also prevent future damage to teeth.

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    motocikl

    Thank you very much for that astonishing article

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