Dental physiotherapy

Do you suffer from frequent tension headaches? Do you grind your teeth at night or feel like you're clenching your jaw all the time? Or perhaps you have difficulty chewing? It could be a temporomandibular joint dysfunction. A dental physiotherapist will help you get rid of the bothersome ailments!

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Dental rehabilitation – what does it involve?

Dental physiotherapy complements dental treatment and helps get rid of various types of ailments related to the dysfunction of the temporomandibular joints. It involves the use of various relaxation techniques in the area of the joint and the muscles of the masticatory organ - most often in the form of a massage (manual therapy).

Although the ailments that a dental physiotherapist helps get rid of concern the area of the jaw and mandible, the therapy often also covers the skull, spine or pelvis. All this is to ensure the best rehabilitation outcome.

Who should see a dental physiotherapist?

People with bruxism

grinding and clenching of teeth, which contributes to their grinding - the body's response to chronic stress and increased emotional tension.

People with mechanical injuries

to the head, face or cervical spine. After a fall, slipping, hitting the chin, car accident, yawning, which could have dislocated the disc and blocked the joint.

People after surgical procedures

in the area of temporomandibular joints.

People with abnormal body posture

leading to excessive tension in the masticatory muscles and associated pain.

Dental rehabilitation – what does it involve?

The treatment involves the dental physiotherapist using various relaxation techniques around the joint and muscles of the masticatory organ - most often in the form of a massage (manual therapy).
Rehabilitation (therapy) of the temporomandibular joints, massage of deep tissues in the neck, head and shoulder girdle. It mainly involves relaxing the muscles of the stomatognathic system. Patient education and home exercises are an important part of rehabilitation.

When should you see a dental physiotherapist?

Very often patients are unaware that their ailments may result from dental problems. What are the symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction?

Tension or migraine headaches,
Pain around the jaw and temples,
Limited mobility of the temporomandibular joint – pain when chewing, "skipping" or crackling sensations in the jaw when chewing or opening the mouth wide, difficulty swallowing,
Pain in the ear area, tinnitus, and recurrent inflammation of the ear,
Tooth pain and sensitivity.
A dental physiotherapist can help solve these ailments. Thanks to individually tailored treatments, he/she will help relax the area of the temporomandibular joint and restore its proper functioning.