What’s the connection between teeth, bite and posture? Doctors' advice
If you don't have correct back or neck posture, it also affects your bite. It’s time to visit the dentist.
Dr. Cristina Mihai, specialist orthodontist: "When we smile, the line of the teeth should align with the line of the eyes and the corner of the mouth. The teeth should be evenly exposed on both the right and the left. When there is a cant, the teeth are unevenly exposed on one side, and there are no forces on the other side, similar to a hill and a valley".
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The line of the teeth, the line of the pupils, the shoulders and the hips should all be straight and parallel. If they are not, the teeth will experience abnormal pressures during chewing.
High and abnormal pressures while chewing can severely damage the teeth.
Dr. Cristina Mihai, specialist orthodontist: "We end up tilting our head to one side, which leads to a cant at the joint level and the occlusal forces will be unevenly distributed on the left and right sides. We need a posturologist to identify the cause and starting point of the issue".
There is a clear connection between neck position and the so-called temporomandibular joint, which is obviously involved in chewing and speaking. Artificial intelligence assists the physiotherapist in detecting potential issues with body, neck and head posture.
Emil Peptea, posturologist: "The most common conditions among young people include the head and neck bent forward, as well as thoracic kyphosis due to desk posture, phone use, and gaming".
The orthodontist is usually the first to recommend that a patient consult a physiotherapist to correct any poor posture when necessary.