{"id":17774,"date":"2022-11-02T11:15:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T11:15:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/?page_id=17774"},"modified":"2022-11-02T18:15:44","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T18:15:44","slug":"back-pain-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/back-pain-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Back pain: dental might be to blame"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta\"><div class=\"meta__users\"><\/div><div class=\"meta__date-modified\">Updated:&nbsp;<span>November 2, 2022<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mal-de-dos-travail-PC-et-re\u0301percussions-dents-300x200.png\" alt=\"neck pain at work\" class=\"wp-image-8945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mal-de-dos-travail-PC-et-re\u0301percussions-dents-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mal-de-dos-travail-PC-et-re\u0301percussions-dents-480x320.png 480w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mal-de-dos-travail-PC-et-re\u0301percussions-dents.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Back pain is caused by an alteration in the TMJ.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Back pain<\/strong> is a very worrying health problem, especially today, when <strong>80% of the<\/strong> British population admits to having already suffered a more or less lasting painful episode in the back or neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We now know the main causes, such as poor posture or chronic back pain, but did you know that <strong>toothache<\/strong> and jaw problems can also cause physical pain? <strong>Did you also know about the relationship between teeth and back?<\/strong> Our specialists tell you about it today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_33_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contenus<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/back-pain-oral-health\/#What_is_the_relationship_between_teeth_and_back_pain\" title=\"What is the relationship between teeth and back pain?\">What is the relationship between teeth and back pain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/back-pain-oral-health\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_back_pain_is_related_to_my_teeth\" title=\"How do I know if my back pain is related to my teeth?\">How do I know if my back pain is related to my teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/back-pain-oral-health\/#What_solutions_can_be_used_to_restore_occlusal_equilibrium\" title=\"What solutions can be used to restore occlusal equilibrium?\">What solutions can be used to restore occlusal equilibrium?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/back-pain-oral-health\/#How_can_dental_back_pain_be_prevented\" title=\"How can dental back pain be prevented?\">How can dental back pain be prevented?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_relationship_between_teeth_and_back_pain\"><\/span>What is the relationship between teeth and back pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, we will bust the myth that a cavity can cause back or knee pain. The fact is that a cavity alone rarely, if ever, causes back or knee pain. To understand this, one must look at the jaw as a whole.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main cause of <strong>tooth-related back pain<\/strong> is called jaw wear or jaw dysfunction, which refers to a problem that affects the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) used for speaking, chewing, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/depositphotos-432091056-s-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/depositphotos-432091056-s-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/depositphotos-432091056-s-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/depositphotos-432091056-s-254x169.jpg 254w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/depositphotos-432091056-s.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>A toothache can affect your neck<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This dysfunction is usually caused by <strong>dental malocclusion,<\/strong> that is, an overlapping or incorrect positioning of the teeth when the jaw is closed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>jaw <\/strong>is the first joint in the human body, so it can cause joint and muscle tension in the neck, back, as well as in the hips if you have skeletal malocclusion due to the teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What causes an <strong>imbalance of the jaw<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hereditary dental malocclusion<\/li><li>Crown failure<\/li><li>Dental fillings and non-replaced teeth<\/li><li>Bad habits (thumb sucking)<\/li><li>Accident and joint dislocation (TMJ)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/bruxism\/\">Bruxism, or<\/a> involuntary <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/bruxism\/\">clenching<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/en\/bruxism\/\">of the teeth<\/a> during the day or night, which according to figures affects 20% of the population, may also be the cause of your back pain.  <strong>Clenching the teeth<\/strong> unconsciously causes a great excess of <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link \" title=\"weight\" href=\"\/es\/?page_id=16895\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">weight<\/a> on one or more teeth, which causes tension in the jaw joint and in the neck and back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>* Note that <strong>bruxism <\/strong>during the day (without grinding) is mainly related to stress and anxiety. According to some health professionals, stress-induced tooth clenching will be the new pain of the century after back pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_back_pain_is_related_to_my_teeth\"><\/span>How do I know if my back pain is related to my teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, a visit to an osteopath is essential, as he or she can diagnose <strong>dental back pain and <\/strong>reduce its symptoms. While it may seem strange to make an appointment to see a dentist for physical pain, statistics show that 1 in 2 people have problems with their jaw joint and 1 in 10 of them seek help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_solutions_can_be_used_to_restore_occlusal_equilibrium\"><\/span>What solutions can be used to restore occlusal equilibrium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Dental malocclusion<\/strong> is a problem that should be taken seriously, especially when it is accompanied by physical and headaches. First of all, it is essential to consult an osteopath, as he\/she is able to detect an imbalance in the jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diagnosis<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Consult a health professional &#8220;Osteopath&#8221;.<\/li><li>If the diagnosis is confirmed, make an appointment with a dental surgeon.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Re\u0301tablir-le\u0301quilibre-occlusal-300x200.png\" alt=\"osteopathic visit\" class=\"wp-image-8948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Re\u0301tablir-le\u0301quilibre-occlusal-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Re\u0301tablir-le\u0301quilibre-occlusal-480x320.png 480w, https:\/\/nutrident.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Re\u0301tablir-le\u0301quilibre-occlusal.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>The osteopath and the dental surgeon are the professionals to consult in order to establish a diagnosis.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Treatments proposed by the dentist<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Repair of a filled tooth with an implant.<\/li><li>Prosthetic rehabilitation with a removable or fixed prosthesis.<\/li><li>Wear a mouth guard to avoid clenching your teeth at night.<\/li><li>Occlusal balancing by selective grinding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_dental_back_pain_be_prevented\"><\/span>How can dental back pain be prevented?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To <strong>prevent back pain<\/strong> caused by a<strong>jaw bite<\/strong> problem, you should first consult an osteopath to have your jaw joint analyzed. If you detect a malfunction, congratulations, you have managed to control the problem before it becomes painful for your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clenching the teeth <strong>due to stress <\/strong>is also a cause of tension in the cervical and upper back muscles. To counteract this, you can consult a dentist who will make a diagnosis and can prescribe a custom-made <strong>oral appliance<\/strong> for <strong>the night<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Relieve the stress of clenching your teeth with<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Smile (try to be positive)<\/li><li>Acupressure<\/li><li>Guided meditation<\/li><li>Regular physical activity<\/li><li>A good night's sleep<\/li><li>A consultation with a specialized therapist<\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"article-data before-content\"><div class=\"article-data__date\"><div class=\"article-data__date-modified\"><time class=\"published\" datetime=\"2022-11-02T11:15:52+00:00\">This article was originally published on&nbsp;<span class=\"2\">November 2, 2022<\/span>&nbsp;and was most recently updated on&nbsp;<span>November 2, 2022<\/span><\/time><br><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"user-info\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated:&nbsp;November 2, 2022 Back pain is a very worrying health problem, especially today, when 80% of the British population admits to having already suffered a more or less lasting painful episode in the back or neck. 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