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TMJ Occlusion Posture and Airway

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Without seeing the bigger picture of how your dentistry fits into your overall health could result in dental treatment that leads to less than optimal results.

An optimal jaw relationship is foundational to any diagnosis for effective treatment of the teeth, muscles and temporomandibular joints.  Upward head posture is effected by a posteriorized mandible which can induced strained occipital musculature.  Proper atlas and axis alignment along with a balanced pelvis muscularly is necessary to support a balanced occlusion.  Optimal occlusion also supports and maintains proper head and overall postural balance.  The body is all connected and inter relates to one another.

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