Jaw joint disorder
How a "Bad Bite" can affect your whole body
Jaw misalignments caused by teeth grinding or clenching can lead not only to facial pain, but also discomfort in the back, neck, and head. These muscle tensions can even cause dizziness and are medically referred to as Craniomandibular Dysfunction (CMD).
The primary treatment is the bite splint, a removable device usually made of plastic, designed to relax the muscles and relieve tissue stress. This helps alleviate symptoms and restore proper jaw function.
Typical symptoms:
Teeth:
teeth grinding
teeth clenching
sensitive gums, receding gums
sensitive teeth, ground teeth
teeth don’t come together properly and the bite is not aligned
gaps due to loss of teeth or aplasia
Jaws:
Popping in the jaws
Jaw pain
Difficulties in closing and opening the mouth
Head and face:
Headaches or migraine
Eye pain
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
Pressure on the head
Throat:
Difficulties in swallowing
Snoring
Speech disorders
Body:
Tiredness
Neck tension
Shoulder and back pain
A CMD can be painful, but it doesn’t have to be.
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