The Foundation for Jaw and Body Health
For lasting health, it is crucial that the body is in balance. This applies particularly to the masticatory system. If teeth, temporomandibular joints, and masticatory muscles do not harmonize precisely, this has far-reaching consequences.
At Dr. Baumstark’s practice in Kronberg, we use the Dental Balance Control concept. It is our overarching quality standard for all functional and aesthetic treatments. We ensure that every change in the mouth – whether new dental prosthetics, veneers, or orthodontics – fits perfectly into the system to proactively prevent complaints such as CMD.
What exactly is DENTAL BALANCE CONTROL?
Dental Balance Control describes the harmonious relationship between teeth, temporomandibular joints, and muscles. With every swallowing process, when speaking and chewing, all structures interlock precisely without creating incorrect loads.
As part of our functional analysis, we check the bite position and the distribution of chewing forces. The goal is to eliminate disruptive factors before they lead to chronic tension in the back of the head, neck, or back. Dental Balance Control is therefore the quality assurance for your well-being.
What causes disrupted dental balance?
Many factors can negatively affect dental balance, including:
- Misalignment of the teeth or jaw
- Bruxism (teeth grinding or clenching)
- Tooth loss or poorly fitting dental restorations
- Worn fillings or crowns that disrupt the bite
- Temporomandibular joint problems such as CMD (Craniomandibular Dysfunction)
These disorders lead to an incorrect loading of the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joints.
Consequences of a disturbed dental balance (CMD)
The effects of a disturbed dental balance are often underestimated, as the symptoms usually appear outside the mouth:
Jaw: Clicking, pain, or restricted mouth opening.
Head & Hearing: Migraines, tension headaches, or tinnitus.
Body: Neck tension, shoulder pain, and even back problems.
Sleep: Restless sleep and concentration disorders due to nocturnal stress processing (clenching).
Often, the symptoms are initially not associated with the teeth. Therefore, it is important to perform a functional analysis for these complaints and to prevent problems from arising in the first place.
How is DENTAL BALANCE CONTROL restored?
Your Appointment for Dental Balance Control in Kronberg
The first step to correct dental balance is always a thorough functional diagnosis. For this, we use state-of-the-art technology such as digital bite analysis or digital temporomandibular joint measurement (DMD). Digitally precise methods allow us to accurately identify causes or avoid potential disruptive factors with dental prosthetics.
Prevention with dental prosthetics: Before we place veneers or crowns, Dental Balance Control is performed. This way, we guarantee that the new dental prosthetics do not trigger CMD.
Individual occlusal splints: These relieve the joint and “reprogram” the musculature.
Holistic approach: We work closely with specialized prototherapists and osteopaths to holistically treat the ascending and descending chain of effects (tooth-to-body).
Subsequently, we begin with the treatment. Depending on the cause and complaints, there are various options. These include individual occlusal splints, which can be worn at night to relieve the jaw. For misaligned teeth, we can perform tooth correction with aligners or fixed braces, or remove disturbing contact points on teeth or dental prosthetics. If the complaints are caused by gaps in teeth or ill-fitting dental prosthetics, we can create dental prosthetics with digital precision for you.
In addition to these measures, a special prototherapy can also be very beneficial. We will discuss all the details of the treatment with you. Especially with CMD, interdisciplinary cooperation between dentists, prototherapists, and other specialists is very important. We are happy to assist you and restore your dental balance!
Dental Balance Control is the foundation for a functioning masticatory system and general vitality. With our holistic approach at Dr. Baumstark, we lay the groundwork for your long-term health.