Correlation Between Jaw Alignment & Neurological Disorders

Misalignment of the jaw can stimulate other physical and neurological conditions.
Many head and jaw symptoms can stem from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). These medical problems may have a dental root.

The trigeminal nerve is a major player in TMD. This nerve accounts for forty percent of the brain’s processing. If anything is out of alignment, messages are sent to the brain that impair motor function.

Treating TMD may improve other symptoms. Treatment may be as simple as a small oral appliance used on a regular basis.

Listen as Dr. Leonard Feld joins Dr. Susanne Bennett to discuss the correlation between jaw alignment and neurological disorders.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 1
  • Audio File: wellness_for_life/wl377.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Leonard Feld, DDS, MES
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  • Guest Bio: Leonard FeldDr. Leonard Feld has more than 40 years of dental experience and over 4000 hours of graduate study. He graduated from USC Dental School with honors and formerly taught at the USC Oral Surgery Department for five years. He has completed his residency at the Institute for Advanced TMJ, Sleep Studies and Aesthetic Dentistry. He is founder of the International TMJ and Sleep Medicine Network. Dr. Feld is a Diplomate of the American Board of Craniofacial Pain, American Board of Implantology and the International College of Oral Implantologist. He is a member of the ADA, CDA, American Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, as well as many other organizations.
  • Length (mins): 28:51
  • Waiver Received: No
  • Host: Susanne Bennett, DC