CMD Therapy at the Kronberg Dental Center
We analyze the cause of your discomfort – digitally and completely pain-free
CMD is diagnosed when the upper and lower jaws do not align correctly. This can affect the entire body and lead to persistent pain.
CMD: What is it?
Typical signs of craniomandibular dysfunction, or CMD, include tension headaches in the face, earaches, joint and spinal problems, as well as snoring, teeth grinding, and insomnia. Naturally, the periodontium itself can also be damaged. CMD can affect the entire body.
Approximately 15 percent of adults in this country are affected.
Strongest Muscle, Strongest Strain
The masticatory muscle is not the largest in the body – but by far the strongest. We often underestimate the force with which the upper and lower jaws meet during chewing. If the bite deviates even a millimeter from its ideal position, it can lead to significant problems that intensify over time. The reason for this is the enormous force exerted by jaw or tooth misalignments at the wrong point, which can sometimes radiate throughout the entire body.
Holistic Analysis
Do you suffer from one or more of the mentioned symptoms or suspect CMD? Your specialist at the Kronberg Dental Center will take the time to thoroughly examine you and develop a suitable treatment approach.
A functional analysis is absolutely pain-free and takes only a few minutes. For this, we use modern digital technologies to precisely record the anatomical conditions of your jaw and accurately recreate the interaction of teeth, jawbone, and musculature.
Pain-Free Examination, Best Chances of Success
Are you looking for a CMD specialist? At our dental center in Kronberg, we analyze your chewing behavior and investigate all possible connections to your symptoms. We view the body holistically and perceive individual symptoms not in isolation, but as part of a larger whole.
Possible Causes
- poorly fitting dentures
- fillings that are too high/too low
- Bruxism (teeth grinding)
- gaps between teeth
- accidents/sports injuries
- jaw and tooth misalignments
The Way Back to the Correct “Bite”
There are many gentle methods to compensate for possible disturbances in these movement sequences. Our team will, of course, support you in their implementation. This way, you will quickly get used to the “correct bite” again – and avoid unnecessary discomfort. The team at BAUMSTARK Zahnärzte will be happy to advise you on your individual treatment options.
Possible Treatment Methods
Methods include an individually adapted bite splint, which helps the upper and lower jaws achieve a correct and pain-free bite and prevents teeth grinding. This relieves the jaw muscles, allows them to realign, and redistributes the load more evenly.
Holistic Therapy: Exchange with Colleagues
Since CMD can involve various symptoms and conditions, it may be important to seek exchange with treating physicians or colleagues from other fields. Our CMD specialists in Frankfurt coordinate with other professionals responsible for your care to enable the best holistic therapy and address the root cause of your symptoms in all areas. If you are also affected by rheumatism, osteoarthritis, or arthritis, a rheumatologist will also be consulted for effective treatment.
The mentioned symptoms are not always due to CMD; other underlying conditions may also be present.
The earlier the diagnosis, the better the chances of healing CMD
Your specialist in Kronberg has many years of experience with craniomandibular dysfunction and is well-versed in its symptoms and current treatment methods. Therefore, the earlier you visit our practice and have your symptoms analyzed, the better your chances of quick relief. Especially CMD caused by incorrect chewing patterns or teeth grinding can be treated more effectively in the early stages, as habits have not yet become too ingrained. Generally, treatment does not require surgery – however, it may be necessary to address triggers such as poorly fitting prostheses or fillings that are too high to ensure long-term freedom from symptoms.
Please feel free to consult with our local team and schedule an appointment with your CMD specialist at BAUMSTARK Zahnärzte in Kronberg.