Archive for March 2021
TMJ and Systemic Health:
The Missing Link
Posted on October 1, 2015 by Dr. Jennings The Question Is how can the bite possibly affect so many health conditions. This is the response I sent today: I think the clearest term to use for what I am about to share is “craniomandibular orthopedics (CMO)”. The main organization that is focused on this issue is…
Read MoreMost All Modern Humans Have Substantial Craniomandibular Dysfunction
(All primitive humans bit tip-to-tip, most modern humans have an overbite). This dysfunction manifests in a wide assortment of disorders, Tourette’s being only one of them. Many studies have shown that people with craniomandibular dysfunction have very high medical utilization rates. Therapy entails using oral appliances to improve jaw function. Functional tests, based on dental orthopedic…
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Have been published linking movement disorders to craniomandibular dysfunction:
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Is often discounted by many doctors as they are often not aware of some very obscure neurology (jaw alignment sensors have massive representation in reticular formation (location of movement origination and sensory integration); see this article). In addition, craniomandibular dysfunction causes “substance P” levels to become elevated, a known modulator of movement (substance P lowers cell membrane potential,…
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Tourette’s and Other
Movement Disorders
Posted on June 1, 2016 by Dr. Jennings Tourette’s and movement disorders of multiple types (Parkinson’s, torticollis, scoliosis, gait disorders, etc.) have been reversed with craniomandibular alignment therapy. This connection is still not known by many doctors seven years after the publication of the information. This connection is currently being investigated.
Read MoreAAGO Presentation 2012 References
Tourrette1 Trigeminal Research in Dogs Tachykinin Receptors and Asthma Substance P and Hematopoiesis Substance P Modulation of HIV Osteotropic Effects Substance P Migraine Trigeminal Magic of Glia
Read MoreBasis of Craniomandibular Therapy in Elder Care
Occlusion and Brain Function Use of Jaw Orthopedic Therapy in an Anti-aging Regimen; Dr. Jennings, 2011 Soft Diets and Neurogenisis Hard Food Suppresses Inflammation Trigeminal Injury Induces Glial Activation Effect of Chewing on Memory Effect of Tooth Loss on Cholinergic Neurons Effect Implant on Brain Function Chewing Ability and Hospitalization Cost Chewing Ability and Fitness Short Dental Arch and Brain Blood Flow
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Substance P Cascade as a Result of Jaw Malalignment; Dr. Jennings, 2010 New Advances in Our Understanding of Occlusion ICCMO Position Paper on Ideal Jaw Therapy Finding the Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Trigeminal Factor; Dr. Jennings, 2010 Perils of Orthodontics; Dr. Jennings 2011 The Trigeminal System08 Fibromyalgia: The Trigeminal Factor; Dr. Jennings 2012 Medical Utilization in Patients With TMJ
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These are articles that I believe are of great significance.Articles related to movement disorders and TMJ: Parkinson’s: Are Some Cases Misdiagnosed Cranio-Mandibular Dysfunction; Dr. Jennings, TMDiary (Journal of the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain), Vol 21 No.1 2008, pp.28-33 Tourette’s Due to Cranio-Mandibular Dysfunction Tourette’s Syndrome: A Pilot Study for the Discontinuance of a Movement…
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