Headache? Check Your Bite: How an Incorrect Bite Affects Your Health
Statistics tell us that around 80% of people who have problems with their bite and experience stress complain of headaches. But how can we explain this relationship? In this article, we will examine how the absence of teeth, their wear, incorrect positioning, and other bite problems can affect your overall health.
Key Bite Problems
1. Chewing and Headaches
The absence of teeth or their premature wear can lead to premature contacts and traumatic closure of the jaws. This can cause pain in the head, throat, and neck.
2. Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
When the jaws are in an incorrect position relative to each other, temporomandibular joint disorder can occur. This can cause dizziness and worsen vision.
3. Osteochondrosis and Other Issues
An incorrect bite can also trigger problems such as osteochondrosis, numbness in the fingers, and other issues with the spine and joints.
Bruxism: The Main Problem
One of the most common disorders related to an incorrect bite is bruxism. It is the habit of clenching and grinding teeth, even during sleep. Continuous "physical exercises" of facial muscles during the night can have serious consequences.
Problem Solution
Modern dentistry offers a variety of methods to address bite problems. At the Corona Dental clinic, special orthodontic appliances are used to correct the bite. Occlusal splints are used to relax facial and neck muscles, reducing muscle load.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis and treatment of bite problems involve several steps. First, a model study is conducted in an articulator with a face bow. Then, procedures to improve the bite, such as tooth restoration, placement of missing teeth, bite elevation, tooth grinding, and other methods that restore the bite to normal, are performed.
Collaboration with Specialists
In many cases, the dentist works in collaboration with specialists in various medical fields, such as otolaryngologists, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, and psychologists. This helps address bite-related problems comprehensively.
Future troubles related to an incorrect bite can be avoided. We strongly recommend that all members of your family, including children and adults, visit the dentist and take care of their dental health from now on.
