{"id":6,"date":"2021-05-18T16:08:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T16:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.superbraceslawrence.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2021-07-07T19:00:03","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T19:00:03","slug":"improving-your-posture-helps-bite-alignment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.superbraceslawrence.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/18\/improving-your-posture-helps-bite-alignment\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Posture Influences Your Bite Alignment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Whether you\u2019re an adult with a sore back from sitting on the couch too long or a teenager whose parents keep reprimanding them for slouching over your phone, you\u2019ve probably been reminded many times that good posture is important. While you may not realize it when you\u2019re younger, bad posture can cause stiff joints and chronic pain. However, did you know that it can also impact your bite alignment? Read on as we go over how your posture influences the alignment of your bite and what you can do to improve both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Connecting Posture & Bite Alignment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The body is a complex system, but it\u2019s no secret that it\u2019s all connected and intertwined. For example, an injury to your ankle will likely change how you walk, which can lead to knee or hip pain. Similarly, holding your arm in a certain position for too long can cause the surrounding shoulder, back, and neck muscles to tighten and become sore in response. Just like these examples, your posture can influence your bite alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your spine is arched or bent in a strange position as you read a book, watch TV, or look at your phone, the rest of your body adjusts accordingly. The curve of your back means that your head will sit farther back on your spinal column, while your lower jaw will be pushed forward. You may not notice it in the moment, but the increased pressure will shift the jaws out of alignment gradually over time and build up tension in the jaw joints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Effects of Bad Posture & a Misaligned Bite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bad posture means much more than just a sore jaw! The negative effects can cascade into many different areas and cause problems like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n