Healthy Teeth, Healthy Body - Part 1
Classified document “Teeth”: They are the secret rulers over our body, influence every single organ and can prolong our lives by up to five years. Here are the latest scientific findings:-
How teeth can harm our joints Fitness starts in your head. We’re not talking about the latest brain training fad but about the condition of your jaws and teeth. Scientists at the German College of Physical Education in Cologne caution: Inflammations of the joints or ligaments can in many cases be caused by our teeth. The explanation? Because our skeleton is symmetrically structured and the temporomandibular joint influences the spine in conjunction with the muscles and nerves it is connected to, malpositioned teeth can have a negative effect on movement, for instance when running or exercising. In a similar fashion can a gap-toothed jaw, fillings that are set too high in a tooth or ill constructed bridges unbalance a person’s entire body.
How caries can attack your lungs Untreated caries can lead to severe respiratory illnesses. Scientific studies at the Dental Clinic of the Elisabeth Hospital, Essen, Germany have revealed that, if the bacteria are distributed from our mouth to other parts of our body by our bloodstream, they can cause serious inflammation. Particularly endangered are the air passages and our lungs. If caries remains untreated it can result in pneumonia and major respiratory conditions such as asthma.
Why your dentist may be able to alleviate your tinnitus Your sense of hearing and your sense of balance are located in the bone behind your temporomandibular joint. This is why GPs are now examining a patient’s mouth when treating tinnitus. Scientists at the University of Texas, Dallas, have discovered that 30 per cent of tinnitus patients are suffering from a temporomandibular disfunction. The reason? Grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw muscles exerts pressure of up to 80kg (160lbs) on your teeth, causing your temporomandibular joint to tense up. At the same time, the hair cells within the cochlea, the sensory apparatus in the inner ear, are damaged resulting in non-existent sounds being heard by the patient.
Part 2
How teeth can harm our joints Fitness starts in your head. We’re not talking about the latest brain training fad but about the condition of your jaws and teeth. Scientists at the German College of Physical Education in Cologne caution: Inflammations of the joints or ligaments can in many cases be caused by our teeth. The explanation? Because our skeleton is symmetrically structured and the temporomandibular joint influences the spine in conjunction with the muscles and nerves it is connected to, malpositioned teeth can have a negative effect on movement, for instance when running or exercising. In a similar fashion can a gap-toothed jaw, fillings that are set too high in a tooth or ill constructed bridges unbalance a person’s entire body.
How caries can attack your lungs Untreated caries can lead to severe respiratory illnesses. Scientific studies at the Dental Clinic of the Elisabeth Hospital, Essen, Germany have revealed that, if the bacteria are distributed from our mouth to other parts of our body by our bloodstream, they can cause serious inflammation. Particularly endangered are the air passages and our lungs. If caries remains untreated it can result in pneumonia and major respiratory conditions such as asthma.
Why your dentist may be able to alleviate your tinnitus Your sense of hearing and your sense of balance are located in the bone behind your temporomandibular joint. This is why GPs are now examining a patient’s mouth when treating tinnitus. Scientists at the University of Texas, Dallas, have discovered that 30 per cent of tinnitus patients are suffering from a temporomandibular disfunction. The reason? Grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw muscles exerts pressure of up to 80kg (160lbs) on your teeth, causing your temporomandibular joint to tense up. At the same time, the hair cells within the cochlea, the sensory apparatus in the inner ear, are damaged resulting in non-existent sounds being heard by the patient.
Part 2
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| Medical Card Holders to suffer more Extractions | 24/03/2010 |
| Irish Dental Fees Increase | 24/02/2010 |
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| Healthy Teeth, Healthy Body - Part 3 | 21/12/2009 |
| Healthy Teeth, Healthy Body - Part 2 | 24/11/2009 |
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