Permanent orthodontic treatments for TMJ have common goals. The technical terms for what they aim to achieve are a good bite, facial balance, and correct oral posture (i.e. tongue posture). This produces maximum relaxation and correct anatomical relationships between the muscles and structures of your jaw, cranium, and neck. Achieving this type of ideal anatomy [...]
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Magnesium is an essential nutrient in everyone’s diet, although many of us are magnesium deficient. Statistics show that about half of women get less than 70% of their recommended daily allowance, and for men the number is 94% (go figure!). Being slightly deficient is not a big deal, but being significantly deficient can be a [...]
The more you understand TMJ, the more you will understand it must be looked at from the holistic perspective — every component of your muscular and skeletal structure is interconnected and the symptoms of this disorder can manifest in many ways throughout the body. Physicians sometimes call TMJ “The Great Imposter” because a wide array [...]
The website “TMJstatistics.com” provides the following description, which defines the problem and gives you an idea of the scope of the problem in the US (I don’t have statistics available for other countries): “The most common cause of facial pain is temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD), which causes recurrent or chronic pain and dysfunction [...]
TMJ Cranial Therapy relieves chronic tension in the muscles of the head, neck, and jaw, and skull distortion through many techniques. The goal is to bring the TM joint and the muscles of the jaw into a comfortable and healthful balance [1]. TMJ Cranial Therapy is really a specialization of Craniosacral Therapy for the treatment [...]
The sacro-occipital technique entails an elaborate method of analyzing the body’s structures in the vertical, prone, and supine positions. By following this system, one can supposedly determine the existence of bony distortions and displacements, and, by so doing, make an analysis for “restoring proper nerve force through a balancing of the respiratory and cerebrospinal fluid [...]
Functional Jaw Orthopedics is, as described by Dr. Sarkissian DDS, “an approach to orthodontics originating decades ago in Europe. More and more general orthodontists in the United States have embraced this philosophy and are very successful in the early treatment of children, following functional orthopedic principles. Removable or fixed appliances are used to address malocclusions [...]
Craniosacral therapy (also called CST, cranial osteopathy, also spelled CranioSacral bodywork or therapy) is a method of Complementary and alternative medicine used by physical therapists, massage therapists, naturopaths, chiropractors and osteopaths. A craniosacral therapy session involves the therapist placing their hands on the patient, which they say allows them to tune into what they call [...]
Biobloc Orthotropics™ was developed by Dr. John Mew of London, England in the 1950s to address the shortcomings of conventional orthodontic treatment which merely straightens teeth. The first goal of the treatment – which is most effective for children under age 10 – is to optimize facial development with the upper and lower jaws both [...]
Advanced Lightwire Functionals are removable lightweight wire appliances that are worn for the upper and lower jaw. ALFs are philosophically in-line with the principles of holistic dentistry, in that this is a low force technique, highly compatible with cranial osteopathy, and it emphasizes facial balance and promotes correct oral posture. Dr. Derek Nordstrom of Hollister, [...]
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