Dental physiotherapy

Dental physiotherapy

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.

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.

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 the habit of chewing gum, biting nails, biting lips.
• People with abnormal body posture leading to excessive tension in the masticatory muscles and associated pain.

Dental physiotherapy and bruxism

Chronic stress causes more and more patients to suffer from tooth grinding and jaw clenching.

The growing phenomenon of bruxism, i.e. teeth grinding, is largely the result of a stressful lifestyle. However, untreated bruxism may lead to serious consequences, among which patients most often mention persistent tension headaches, discomfort while chewing and eating food, as well as significant abrasion of the teeth. Teeth grinding has both health and aesthetic consequences.

A dental physiotherapist will help you deal with bruxism by using optimal therapy and providing tips for self-exercise.

Do you experience recurring headaches or feel your jaw tightening involuntarily? See a dental physiotherapy and get rid of bothersome ailments!

See what dental physiotherapy looks like at Medicover Stomatologia

Product validity:

• 3 months from the date specified in the order confirmation.

Additional information:

• You should arrive for your appointment no later than 15 minutes before it starts
• The service is possible only at the medical facility specified in the purchase order
• Please bring a valid referral to your appointment if you have one from the dentist, and any X-rays you may have.
• Dress comfortably - a cotton elastic shirt with easy access to the shoulders.

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.