Did you ever think that dental braces could cause knee pain? Watch this video to see how far-reaching an effect dental braces can have.
By changing proprioceptive input to the brain we can see an immediate change in muscle function and balance.
Garbage in = garbage out, right?
The periodontal ligaments of the teeth are very richly endowed with sensors that give feedback to the brain. Dental braces, due to the pulling on the teeth, change this input to the brain.
One of the things we notice is that this changes the motor control of the body.
English?!?!?!
It means that your brain can’t control your muscles how it’s supposed to. This leads to pain, instability, and reduces performance.
Watch the video to see neurology applied to actual human function…
Note: I never tell patients to get their permanent wire dental retainers or braces removed. I show them what is happening to their neuromuscular system before and after stimulation to the retainer. They make their own decisions. And if they do choose to get them removed, I always tell them to wear the plastic retainers at night to preserve their orthodontic investment. All three of my children had braces as well!