Temporomandibular joint problems
What does a “pelvic obliquity” have to do with orthodontics?
A lot!
Almost 90% of the adult population suffers from pelvic obliquity. This leads to one-sided tension in the muscles. If the tolerance limit is exceeded due to stress or other strains, the first reactions often occur in the jaw and head area. This leads to teeth grinding and clenching, and the jaw joints are misloaded. This can lead to pain in the jaw joint, jaw joint clicking, headaches, cervical spine syndrome, back pain and misaligned teeth. In collaboration with physiotherapists and orthopaedists, targeted splint therapy can restore balance to the muscles and thus restore well-being.
Cranio-mandibular dysfunction (CMD)
When the jaw hurts.
A “wrong bite” can also cause headaches or back pain. The effects of a bad bite on our entire body and the associated general health are often underestimated. This can result in, for example, jaw joint pain, painful neck tension, headaches and even dizziness.
The stomatognathic system, i.e. the interaction between the temporomandibular joint, teeth and muscles, must be perfectly balanced for smooth function. Even a single tooth can lead to asymmetry in the temporomandibular joints. This asymmetry is transferred to the whole body and leads to changes in the entire musculoskeletal system. The person is no longer in balance! This is known as cranio-mandibular dysfunction (CMD).
Typical symptoms
Headache (migraine)
Susceptibility to stress and sleep disorders
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and dizziness
Teeth grinding with sometimes clearly visible tooth wear
Rubbing, cracking or pain in the temporomandibular joints
Limited mobility of the lower jaw
Chronic tension
Muscle pain in the head and neck area
Cervical spine syndrome, shoulder and arm pain
Intervertebral disc and hip pain
Note: However, the symptoms listed above do not always necessarily indicate CMD.
