Holistic & interdisciplinary orthodontics
A holistic and interdisciplinary approach in orthodontics is based on cooperation between:
Dentists
Pediatricians
Speech therapists
Ear, nose and throat specialists
Orthopedists
Osteopaths
Manual physician
Physiotherapists
The body in view
Holistic and interdisciplinary orthodontics plays an important role in our practice. We consider tooth and jaw misalignments in the context of the whole body, as we also see this as an important factor for an optimal long-term treatment result.
This enables us to diagnose important malformations of the jaw and teeth, which can be caused or encouraged by bad habits, at an early stage. Bad habits such as thumb sucking, lip biting or swallowing disorders.
This holistic and interdisciplinary concept between orthodontics and osteopathy was developed by Dr. Epple and Dr. Rondeck. More information at www.muenchner-konzept.de.
In cooperation with our network, we offer you holistic and interdisciplinary orthodontic treatment in our practice. Please contact us for more information.
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.
