{"id":12192,"date":"2025-03-04T17:21:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T15:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/?p=12192"},"modified":"2025-07-16T14:09:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T12:09:29","slug":"a-healthy-smile-means-a-healthy-brain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/un-zambet-sanatos-inseamna-un-creier-sanatos\/","title":{"rendered":"A healthy smile means a healthy brain!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12192\" class=\"elementor elementor-12192\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b3a848d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b3a848d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e8d316f\" data-id=\"e8d316f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-918b2a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"918b2a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>The Relationship Between Mastication and the Central Nervous System: How Can It Influence Cognitive Functions?<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>Did you know that the way you chew can influence your memory, attention, and even your brain's alertness?<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> Recent research has shown that chewing activity is more than a necessary process for digestion \u2013 it plays an essential role in the optimal functioning of the nervous system.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"es-ES\">Chewing stimulates the trigeminal nerve, which in turn activates <\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>locus coeruleus<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\">, a region of the brain responsible for secretion of <\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>noradrenaline<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> \u2013 an essential neurotransmitter for <\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>vigilance, learning, and memory<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\">. In other words, each bite can influence our ability to concentrate and our mental clarity.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>Why are chewing occlusion and symmetry important?<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"es-ES\">If you tend to chew only on one side, this can lead to <\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>uneven brain stimulation<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\">, affecting cognitive performance. Over time, an imbalance of the masticatory muscles can negatively affect posture, <a href=\"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/innobyte-the-strength-and-balance-of-the-bite-innobyte-redefines-dentistry-standards\/\" title=\"From bite to therapeutic decision: INNOBYTE\u2122 redefines dental standards\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"388\">temporomandibular joint (TMJ)<\/a>and even the central nervous system.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"es-ES\">Many of us have <\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>dental occlusion problems without realizing it<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\">. These imbalances can cause symptoms such as:<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Segoe UI Emoji, serif;\"><span lang=\"es-ES\">\u2705 <a href=\"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/de-ce-durerile-de-cap-si-tensiunea-faciala-pot-avea-originea-in-atm\/\" title=\"Why can headaches and facial tension originate from the TMJ?\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"32\">Headaches<\/a> frequent<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Segoe UI Emoji, serif;\"><span lang=\"es-ES\">\u2705<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> Obeseal<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span lang=\"es-ES\">\u0103<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> mental<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span lang=\"es-ES\">\u0103<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> inexplicable<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span lang=\"es-ES\">\u0103<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Segoe UI Emoji, serif;\"><span lang=\"es-ES\">\u2705<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> SC<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span lang=\"es-ES\">\u0103<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\">capacity<\/span><span style=\"font-family: Aptos, serif;\"><span lang=\"es-ES\">hat<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\">Focus<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Segoe UI Emoji, serif;\"><span lang=\"es-ES\">\u2705<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> Discomfort at the level of <a href=\"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/why-cant-you-open-your-mouth-locked-jaw\/\" title=\"Why can&#039;t you open your mouth normally anymore? The truth about jaw clicking and locked jaw\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"387\">jaw noises or opening mouth sounds<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"es-ES\">Therefore, <\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>Checking dental occlusion and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function is essential.<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> to prevent these problems.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>How can you identify and correct masticatory imbalances?<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"es-ES\">Sea <a href=\"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/how-innobyte-can-detect-hidden-imbalances-in-the-temporomandibular-joint-tmj-in-less-than-a-minute\/\" title=\"How can INNOBYTE detect hidden temporomandibular joint (TMJ) imbalances in under a minute?\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"389\">most advanced diagnostic method<\/a> for these problems are carried out in <\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>our clinic<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\">, using:<\/span><\/p><p>\ud83d\udd39 <span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>Pupillometry<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> \u2013 we measure <\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>pupillary response<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> to evaluate brain activity and the influence of the trigeminal nerve.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Segoe UI Emoji, serif;\">\ud83d\udd39<\/span> <span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>Kinesiography<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> - we analyze <\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>jaw movements<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> to detect occlusal dysfunctions.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Segoe UI Emoji, serif;\">\ud83d\udd39<\/span> <span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>Electromyography<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> \u2013 we measure <\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>activity of the masticatory muscles<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\">, identifying neuromuscular tensions and imbalances.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"es-ES\">These tests allow for <\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>Complex evaluation of the connection between dental occlusion and brain activity<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\">, ..., helping us find personalized solutions for each patient.<\/span><\/p><p><b>How can cognitive functions be improved through chewing?<\/b><\/p><p>\u2714 <b>Use both sides of your mouth when chewing<\/b> \u2014 this helps maintain neuromuscular balance.<br \/><span style=\"font-family: Segoe UI Symbol, serif;\"><span lang=\"es-ES\">\u2714<\/span><\/span> <span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>Choose foods that require intense chewing.<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> \u2013 like raw vegetables or sugar-free chewing gum.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Segoe UI Symbol, serif;\"><span lang=\"es-ES\">\u2714<\/span><\/span> <span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>Consult a specialist<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> \u2013 if you have discomfort chewing, <a href=\"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/headaches-and-facial-tension-of-the-temporomandibular-joint\/\" title=\"Why can headaches and facial tension originate from the TMJ?\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"386\">TMJ pain<\/a> Then you feel a strong preference for one side of your mouth.<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Segoe UI Symbol, serif;\"><span lang=\"es-ES\">\u2714<\/span><\/span> <span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>Be careful <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/posture-and-tmj-dysfunction-why-an-integrative-body-assessment-can-make-all-the-difference\/\" title=\"Posture and TMJ Dysfunction: Why Integrative Body Assessment Could Make All the Difference\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"141\">mandibular posture<\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\"> \u2013 incorrect occlusion can also affect overall body posture<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>Prevention is Key!<\/b><\/span><\/p><p><span lang=\"es-ES\">Even if you don't notice obvious signs, a bite imbalance can exist and subtly influence overall health. A proper evaluation can prevent the onset of chronic pain, mental fatigue, and postural disorders.<\/span><\/p><p>\ud83d\udccc <span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>We invite you to our clinic for a detailed consultation.<\/b><\/span><span lang=\"es-ES\">Using the most modern diagnostic methods, we can identify and correct any masticatory imbalance, contributing to your long-term health.<\/span><\/p><p>\ud83d\udca1 <span lang=\"es-ES\"><b>A healthy smile also means a healthy brain!<br \/><br \/><strong>Dr. Anca Adam<\/strong><br \/><strong>Innovation Medical Center &#8211; Bucure\u0219ti<\/strong><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Masticatia \u0219i leg\u0103tura sa cu Sistemul nervos Central: Cum poate influen\u021ba func\u021biile cognitive \u0219i z\u00e2mbetul? \u0218tia\u021bi c\u0103 modul \u00een care mesteca\u021bi poate influen\u021ba memoria, aten\u021bia \u0219i chiar starea de alert\u0103 a creierului? Importan\u021ba z\u00e2mbetului pentru s\u0103n\u0103tatea creierului Importan\u021ba z\u00e2mbetului pentru s\u0103n\u0103tatea creierului \u0219i men\u021binerea unui zambet luminos Un zambet s\u0103n\u0103tos poate reflecta nu doar s\u0103n\u0103tatea [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":12204,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50],"tags":[56,55],"class_list":["post-12192","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sanatate-orala-generala","tag-neurostomatologie","tag-sanatate-orala"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12192","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12192"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13331,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12192\/revisions\/13331"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12204"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/innovationmedical.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12192"}],"curies":[{"name":"WordPress","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}