The influence I mentioned is a proven fact; anything beyond that is just pure speculation. As for the teeth themselves, there is a recognized link between inflammation, periodontal disease, and the rest of the body, though it doesn't manifest in everyone.
Those back teeth look like partial crowns or maybe onlays/overlays—nothing out of the ordinary. As for the front ones, they might be minimally invasive, but you’re going to end up shattering them if there isn't an occlusal analysis performed and bruxism managed. Personally, I stick to traditional crowns; they've actually been proven to work.
I stumbled upon this diagram on an "alternative" site http://www.whale.to/m/dental.html. I was hoping the experts here could explain if there's any actual neural connection between the teeth and other parts of the body that could trigger systemic issues.
In my case, I’m dealing with neck tension and issues with the right side subscapular muscles. According to this theory, I might be able to link that back to bruxism in my right molars, which have worn down due to malocclusion (I'm actually wearing braces now because of it). There are theories regarding piezoelectric effects when the upper and lower teeth meet, which supposedly interfere with nerve impulses and disrupt the function of the muscular system and other organs.
From my own experience, I frequently feel numbness in areas where malocclusion causes increased pressure, though my dentists have insisted it's just psychological and nothing to worry about.
Thanks in advance for your input!
It’s possible, and it isn't even "alternative."😉 There is a field called functional diagnostics that links bite issues—specifically malocclusion—and disorders like bruxism to jaw joint pain, headaches, masseter muscle issues, and even upper postural muscles like the neck, along with specific treatment methods. As far as I know, we don't have many true specialists in the US focusing on this yet; proper education under the guidance of Dr. Kašaj is only just beginning to take root after he spent his entire career practicing in Germany.
You have a contracted dentist through your insurance provider. If you show up with an emergency, they are required to see you and provide treatment that isn't necessarily just pulling a tooth on the spot. For after-hours emergencies, you should head to the Brooklyn clinic. The topic is Emergency Dental Service
If there's an actual cavity, ozone isn't going to fix it. The hole is already there because bacteria have eaten through the dentin. The whole point is to be minimally invasive—basically, don't drill more than absolutely necessary. With modern white fillings and a skilled dentist, that shouldn't be an issue at all. 😉 Besides, Medicare doesn't cover ozone treatments.
You need to break this habit. Chronic teeth grinding can lead to serious complications—starting with tissue buildup forming a white "plaque," which can eventually progress toward precancerous conditions. You should have your dentist monitor the changes.
If the tooth is intact, rinse it under running water and attempt to reposition it back into the socket. Then, head straight to the nearest dentist or an emergency dental clinic. If you can't get it back in—say, if a child isn't cooperating—rinse the tooth and place it in milk or saliva (inside the cheek) before rushing to the dentist. Success depends on timing; the shorter the window between the injury and replantation, the better the prognosis. Ideally, you want to act within 20 minutes; anything beyond that is risky. In your specific situation, though, you might as well toss the tooth and just wait for a new one to come in. There isn't much else to be done.