Over the last seven years, Posturepro has brought awareness to the world of dentistry about the relationship between posture and the TMJ. (LVI Global and Dawson Academy).
Here is what we know: most conventional dentists focus on teeth only. These dentists are the ones who will repair your cavities. Period. These dentists are not concerned with the mechanics of the temporomandibular joint.
Neuromuscular Dentists, however, look at the jaw on a global level. They will focus on the positioning of your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) as well as the teeth and muscles so that they may position your bite in an optimal position.
One area that dentists rarely look at (although this awareness is slowly starting to grow) is the influences of Microgalvanisms on the TMJ.
One cannot examine the teeth for long without noting the effects of metals, particularly the biologically active ones found in amalgam fillings. A microgalvanism is a current in your mouth that can pass from one metal filling to another. The basic laws of physics tell us that whenever there are two metals of different natures, a current is established between them. When there is a current, there is ionic migration and dental amalgams are the most pathogenic!
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Clinical examination of posture and the temporomandibular joint are essential diagnostic elements. If this micro-current goes unnoticed (very few dentists are aware of this), the muscles of mastication ( temporalis, masseter, medial and lateral pterygoid) can be in a pathological state of contraction caused by the micro-current. If the professional attempts to align your jaw without addressing the cause (in this case micro galvanism) , the treatment will be recalcitrant and might end up costing you a lot of money for a crooked jaw! Scars can also promote abnormal contraction of the TMJ.
For Posturologists, microgalvanisms represent an extremely frequent obstacle and are responsible for a great number of unsatisfactory results. Currents may be:
• Dento-dental (tooth to tooth)
• Dento-peripheral (tooth to jewelry)
• Peripheral- peripheral (jewelry to jewelry)
Neither gold nor titanium gives any protection from microgalvanisms. In my practice, I have discovered many intense currents that result from titanium implants in the mouth. Amalgam fillings seem to set off the most intense currents.
Here is a list of the pathologies likely to be aggravated or caused by a microgalvanism:
• Fatigue
• Loss of strength
• Lack of stamina
• Insomnia
• Unexplained painful pathologies
• Pathologies that resist treatments
• Gingivitis
• Inflammatory mouth disorders
• Sequelae of shingles
• Trigeminal pain
• Lingual distenia
• Frozen shoulder
• Epycondilitis
• Wrist pain
• Metallic taste in mouth
• Anti inflammatory treatments are not effective.
Treatment
Micro-current must be considered in cases of unexplainable pathologies. The nervous system functions at a current of anywhere between -100 mv volts and + 60 mv. Perturbations can then arise where the nervous system is overridden by the current produced by the micro-current. If a current above 250 millivots is found it must be addressed. The ocnductivity of tissues may vary according to the subject’s age, physiological state, atmospheric and environmental condition.
When a microcurrent exists the presence of metal must be removed either by:
- Permanent removal of amalgam filling
- Permanent removal of jewelry
If permanent removal is not possible, the amalgam should be discharged through a grounded circuit ( an ordinary electrical installation must never be used), three times a week between 30-60 seconds. Treatment will have to continue if there are no therapeutic alternatives. Homeopathy, Staphysagria and graphite can be used. 3 granules, twice a day, at a dilution of 7CH is the suggested recommendation. These homeopathic solutions can be purchased at any pharmacy in the Montreal area. Please ask your pharmacist about the recommended product and dosage.One must think about micro currents everytime POsturology does not give the results expected, or when the pain persists.
Posturology teaches the student to look at the body on a global level and to consider the factors that might be contributing to a problem.
Posturology brings about a new awareness.
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The Posturepro Team
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