TMJ

The important role that teeth play in our lives is finally being recognized and hopefully more people will benefit from a more global and structured analysis, enabling less stress and pain, allowing people to enjoy healthier lifestyles.

The jaw is an integral part of the tonic postural system and shares relationships with:

• The muscular system
The jaw is directly connected to the muscular system via the muscles responsible for opening the mouth and the hyoid bone. As such, it is connected to the antagonists of occlusion and deglutition (SCM, trapezius, pectorals).

• The oculo motor system and components of the higher centers
Modern neurophysiology allows us to understand the relationship of the jaw and eye tracking. Via the fasciculus longitudinalis medialis, there are associations between various nuclei including the nuclei for the III, IV ,VI and the V. This association explains the link between the TMJ and the oculo motor muscles.

• The nucleus of the XI
Asymmetrical trigeminal information projects to the nuclei of the XI, creating asymmetries of tension in the muscles of the neck and shoulders.

• The cranium as a whole
The movements of the bones of the cranium can be affected by a TMJ dysfunction.

 

 

If your posture imbalance is caused at least in part by TMJ a list of qualified neuromuscular dentist can help improve your body’s alignment using the principles of neuromuscular dentistry, a discipline that focuses on restoring proper alignment to your jaw and bite.

Posturepro works in collaboration with only a few qualified neuromuscular dentist that can help improve your body’s alignment using the principles of neuromuscular dentistry and restoring a balances bite position. Please contact us if you are trying to locate a dentist near you.

 

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