{"id":5796,"date":"2026-05-14T09:53:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T02:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T14:53:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T07:53:59","slug":"daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion","status":"publish","type":"dental_knowledge","link":"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Daitily posture, body posture, and facial pain: the overlooked connection to dental occlusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">N\u1ed9i dung b\u00e0i vi\u1ebft<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/#1_A_Modern_Perspective_on_the_Relationship_Between_Bite_Facial_Pain_Neck-Shoulder_Pain_and_Body_Posture\" >1. A Modern Perspective on the Relationship Between Bite, Facial Pain, Neck-Shoulder Pain, and Body Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/#2_How_Does_the_Temporomandibular_Joint_Work\" >2. How Does the Temporomandibular Joint Work?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/#21_One_of_the_Most_Active_Joints_in_the_Body\" >2.1. One of the Most Active Joints in the Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/#22_What_Happens_When_the_Bite_Becomes_Imbalanced\" >2.2. What Happens When the Bite Becomes Imbalanced?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/#3_The_Relationship_Between_Bite_and_Body_Posture\" >3. The Relationship Between Bite and Body Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/#4_Modern_Research_on_Bite_and_Body_Posture\" >4. Modern Research on Bite and Body Posture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/#5_Why_Do_Some_People_Have_Malocclusion_Without_Pain\" >5. Why Do Some People Have Malocclusion Without Pain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/#6_The_Trend_of_Functional_Dentistry_in_Modern_Treatment\" >6. The Trend of Functional Dentistry in Modern Treatment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/#61_Modern_Dentistry_No_Longer_Treats_Each_Tooth_in_Isolation\" >6.1. Modern Dentistry No Longer Treats Each Tooth in Isolation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/#62_Modern_Technology_Supporting_Occlusal_Analysis\" >6.2. Modern Technology Supporting Occlusal Analysis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/#7_Modern_Dentistry_and_Comprehensive_Quality_of_Life\" >7. Modern Dentistry and Comprehensive Quality of Life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/en\/dental-knowledge\/daitily-posture-body-posture-and-facial-pain-the-overlooked-connection-to-dental-occlusion\/#8_Conclusion\" >8. Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">There are people who visit many places for persistent headaches, facial pain, and neck-shoulder stiffness. Some think they have sinusitis, others blame spinal degeneration, stress, or poor posture at work. But few realize that sometimes the cause begins with something very small: an imbalanced bite.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">In recent years, modern dentistry has moved beyond just aesthetics or chewing function. Research shows that disharmony between the teeth, chewing muscles, and temporomandibular joint can create a chain of effects spreading to the face, neck, shoulders, body posture, and overall quality of life. This is also why an increasing number of chronic pain cases are now approached from a multidisciplinary perspective, including occlusal function assessment.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_A_Modern_Perspective_on_the_Relationship_Between_Bite_Facial_Pain_Neck-Shoulder_Pain_and_Body_Posture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">1. A Modern Perspective on the Relationship Between Bite, Facial Pain, Neck-Shoulder Pain, and Body Posture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"513\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For many years, most people believed dentistry was only about cavities, tooth loss, or smile aesthetics. However, modern medicine today views the <strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"335\">teeth \u2013 jaw \u2013 temporomandibular joint<\/strong> system from a much broader perspective: it is not merely a system for chewing, but is closely connected to the muscles, nerves, cervical spine, and postural balance of the entire body.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"745\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">As a result, more and more patients present with symptoms that seem unrelated to dentistry but actually stem from occlusal imbalance or temporomandibular joint dysfunction, such as: <\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"962\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Persistent headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1000\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Unexplained facial pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1019\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Neck and shoulder stiffness<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1042\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Temporal muscle tension<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1060\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Pain around the ears<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1095\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Clicking sounds in the joint when opening the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1119\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Teeth grinding during sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1141\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sensation of jaw misalignment<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1168\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Changes in head and neck posture<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In many cases, these manifestations are related to <strong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1273\">Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)<\/strong> and occlusal imbalance.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_Does_the_Temporomandibular_Joint_Work\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">2. How Does the Temporomandibular Joint Work?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1450\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_One_of_the_Most_Active_Joints_in_the_Body\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">2.1. One of the Most Active Joints in the Body<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5059\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/hinh-cau-truc-xuong-ham-khop-thai-duong.jpg-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1654\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The temporomandibular joint connects the lower jawbone to the base of the skull, located just in front of the ears. It is one of the most active joints in the human body, being involved nearly continuously in activities such as:<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1714\">\n<li data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1667\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Chewing<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1682\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Speaking<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1691\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1714\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Facial expressions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1872\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Importantly, this system does not operate independently \u2014 it is tightly connected to the muscle groups of the head, neck, and shoulders through a complex neuromuscular network.<\/span><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1921\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_What_Happens_When_the_Bite_Becomes_Imbalanced\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">2.2. What Happens When the Bite Becomes Imbalanced?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cancheo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5766 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cancheo.png\" alt=\"M\u1ea5t c\u00e2n b\u1eb1ng kh\u1edbp c\u1eafn\" width=\"1448\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cancheo.png 1448w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cancheo-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cancheo-1024x520.png 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cancheo-150x76.png 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cancheo-768x390.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1448px) 100vw, 1448px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1952\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When the bite becomes imbalanced due to:<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2074\">\n<li data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1975\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Long-term tooth loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1992\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Malocclusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2016\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Prolonged teeth grinding<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2044\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Ill-fitting dental restorations<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2074\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Uneven bite force distribution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2172\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2026the chewing muscles must continuously compensate to maintain chewing function and jaw stability.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2220\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Over time, this overload can lead to:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2379\">\n<li data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2241\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Tightening of the chewing muscles<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2261\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Facial muscle pain<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2291\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Jaw movement imbalance<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2347\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Development of referred pain points (trigger points)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2348\" data-end=\"2379\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Pain radiating down to the neck and shoulders<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2430\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Relationship_Between_Bite_and_Body_Posture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">3. The Relationship Between Bite and Body Posture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/daukhopcan.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5764\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/daukhopcan.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1374\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/daukhopcan.png 1374w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/daukhopcan-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/daukhopcan-1024x480.png 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/daukhopcan-150x70.png 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/daukhopcan-768x360.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1374px) 100vw, 1374px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2605\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Multiple international studies have documented that patients with TMD often present with concurrent neck-shoulder pain and changes in head and neck posture.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2765\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This stems from the anatomical and neurological connection between the chewing muscle system and the cervical muscle group through functional muscle chains and the central nervous system.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2778\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Muscles such as:<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2825\">\n<li data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2790\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Masseter muscle<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2808\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Temporalis muscle<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2825\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Pterygoid muscle<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2827\" data-end=\"2938\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">\u2026not only participate in jaw movement but also coordinate with the deep cervical muscles to maintain head position and postural stability.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3064\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When this system is imbalanced over a prolonged period, the body gradually adapts its posture, eventually leading to:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3147\">\n<li data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3086\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Forward head posture<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3099\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Shoulder misalignment<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3100\" data-end=\"3127\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Cervical muscle imbalance<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3147\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Chronic muscle tension<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3209\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Modern_Research_on_Bite_and_Body_Posture\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">4. Modern Research on Bite and Body Posture<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3211\" data-end=\"3343\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A systematic review published in 2024 in the <em data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3286\">Journal of Clinical Medicine<\/em> found a significant association between malocclusion and:<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3424\">\n<li data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3362\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Head and neck posture<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3363\" data-end=\"3390\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Balance and stability<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3424\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Whole-body postural changes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3596\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Many studies in this review noted that patients with malocclusion tend to exhibit forward head position, shoulder asymmetry, or cervical muscle imbalance.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3790\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">However, modern science also emphasizes that this is a multifactorial association rather than an absolute causal relationship. Not every case of neck and shoulder pain originates from the teeth and mouth.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3909\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Nevertheless, the occlusal system is still considered an important link in the body&#8217;s musculoskeletal functional chain.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3963\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_Do_Some_People_Have_Malocclusion_Without_Pain\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">5. Why Do Some People Have Malocclusion Without Pain?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4041\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Interestingly, the human body constantly tries to adapt to imbalance.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4173\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Some people have quite severe malocclusion with almost no noticeable symptoms. Meanwhile, others with only mild misalignment may experience:<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4245\">\n<li data-start=\"4175\" data-end=\"4194\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Persistent headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4211\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Facial pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4212\" data-end=\"4226\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Muscle stiffness<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4227\" data-end=\"4245\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Neck and shoulder pain<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4247\" data-end=\"4295\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This difference depends on many factors such as:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4435\">\n<li data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4335\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Neuromuscular adaptability<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4336\" data-end=\"4353\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Stress levels<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4373\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Work posture<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4374\" data-end=\"4397\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sleep quality<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4398\" data-end=\"4435\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Overall musculoskeletal condition<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4442\" data-end=\"4495\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_Trend_of_Functional_Dentistry_in_Modern_Treatment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">6. The Trend of Functional Dentistry in Modern Treatment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4497\" data-end=\"4565\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"61_Modern_Dentistry_No_Longer_Treats_Each_Tooth_in_Isolation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">6.1. Modern Dentistry No Longer Treats Each Tooth in Isolation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4709\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">In recent years, many leading dental centers around the world have begun adopting the approach of <strong data-start=\"4663\" data-end=\"4708\">Functional Dentistry<\/strong>.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4711\" data-end=\"4791\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This approach does not focus solely on tooth morphology but also comprehensively evaluates:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4793\" data-end=\"4946\">\n<li data-start=\"4793\" data-end=\"4812\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Jaw movement<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4813\" data-end=\"4834\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Chewing muscle activity<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4835\" data-end=\"4854\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Bite force distribution<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4855\" data-end=\"4888\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Temporomandibular joint function<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4889\" data-end=\"4946\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The harmony of the entire muscle \u2013 joint \u2013 nervous system<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4948\" data-end=\"4995\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"62_Modern_Technology_Supporting_Occlusal_Analysis\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">6.2. Modern Technology Supporting Occlusal Analysis<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 24px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t-scan-main-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5770\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t-scan-main-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t-scan-main-3.jpg 900w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t-scan-main-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t-scan-main-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/t-scan-main-3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; height: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2632.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-559\" src=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2632.png\" alt=\"Doctor performing digital tooth scanning with modern device \u2013 application of 3D technology in treatment at Phuong Thanh Dental Center\" width=\"717\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2632.png 1138w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2632-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2632-1024x594.png 1024w, https:\/\/phuongthanh.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-2632-768x445.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"4997\" data-end=\"5112\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Today, many modern technologies are helping clinicians more accurately evaluate functional issues in the jaw and facial region, including:<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5232\">\n<li data-start=\"5114\" data-end=\"5153\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">T-Scan computerized occlusal analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5154\" data-end=\"5177\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">3D digital scanning<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5178\" data-end=\"5207\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Jaw movement analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5208\" data-end=\"5232\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Chewing muscle activity measurement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5234\" data-end=\"5402\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">As a result, clinicians can approach functional facial pain cases with greater precision, supporting the development of more appropriate and personalized treatment plans for each patient.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5409\" data-end=\"5457\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Modern_Dentistry_and_Comprehensive_Quality_of_Life\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">7. Modern Dentistry and Comprehensive Quality of Life<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5459\" data-end=\"5556\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Modern dentistry today no longer stops at treating cavities or cosmetic restorations.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5558\" data-end=\"5598\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A healthy chewing system needs to ensure:<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5600\" data-end=\"5715\">\n<li data-start=\"5600\" data-end=\"5622\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Mechanical balance<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5623\" data-end=\"5652\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Stable chewing function<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5653\" data-end=\"5677\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Harmonious jaw movement<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5678\" data-end=\"5715\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Comfort of the musculoskeletal system<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5717\" data-end=\"5895\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">This reflects the major transformation of modern dentistry: it is gradually becoming a functional medical field directly connected to the comprehensive quality of life of individuals.<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5902\" data-end=\"5912\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">8. Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5914\" data-end=\"5995\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sometimes, pain that has persisted for many years does not originate from the spine or the nervous system.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"5997\" data-end=\"6081\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It may instead begin with an <strong data-start=\"6022\" data-end=\"6047\">imbalanced bite<\/strong> that the patient has never considered.<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6083\" data-end=\"6295\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Examination and functional assessment of the bite, temporomandibular joint, and chewing muscle system not only helps improve chewing function but also contributes to enhancing overall quality of life and whole-body comfort for patients.<\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6302\" data-end=\"6322\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6324\" data-end=\"6689\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6324\" data-end=\"6376\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Mayo Clinic \u2013 TMJ disorders: Symptoms and causes<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6377\" data-end=\"6439\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Cleveland Clinic \u2013 Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6440\" data-end=\"6510\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">NCBI \u2013 Occlusion and Temporomandibular Disorders: A Scoping Review<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6511\" data-end=\"6575\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">MDPI \u2013 The Correlation between Malocclusion and Body Posture<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6576\" data-end=\"6643\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">PubMed \u2013 Relationship between dental occlusion and body posture<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\" data-start=\"6644\" data-end=\"6689\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<div><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">NCBI Bookshelf \u2013 Temporomandibular Syndrome<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NhaKhoaPhuongThanh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">PHUONG THANH DENTAL CENTER<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Sa Dec Branch: 483 Hung Vuong, Cai Son Quarter, Sa Dec Ward, Dong Thap Province.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Hotline: 02773 95 6868<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Cao Lanh Branch: 783 Pham Huu Lau, Cao Lanh Ward, Dong Thap Province (Dong Thap University Campus)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Hotline: 02773 95 6869<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em><strong>P.T.T<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are people who visit many places for persistent headaches, facial pain, and neck-shoulder stiffness. 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