Dental physiotherapy

The discipline of dental physiotherapy focuses on treating ailments in the head and neck area. It is important for a dental physiotherapy consultation to be combined with a dentist’s consultation. Very often, issues in the head and neck area stem from posture defects and irregularities in other parts of the body, such as the spine. Dysfunction in these structures can lead to pain symptoms, manifesting as headaches, temporomandibular joint pain, or even mimicking toothaches.

When to Consider a Consultation with a Physiotherapist – Symptoms

• Difficulty swallowing, opening, and closing the mouth
• Teeth grinding and clenching (bruxism)
• Pain and clicking in the jaw joints
• Muscle tension and pain in the jaw area
• Tooth pain and sensitivity
• Frequent headaches and neck pain, worsening when clenching teeth
• Migraines
• Dizziness or nausea
• Dull pain in the ear and facial area
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Back pain
• Numbness or tingling in the fingers
• Swelling and pain after surgical procedures
• Swelling and pain after implant placement

What do dental physiotherapy treatments look like in Kraków?

Before starting any physiotherapy treatments, we conduct a detailed interview, general functional examination, and evaluation of the temporomandibular joints. If necessary, we also perform an X-ray or a CT scan.

Each person is unique and responds differently to treatments, which is why at Luxdentica, every therapy is carefully tailored to the individual needs of the patient. It can serve as the primary therapeutic method or complement dental procedures in prosthetics, implantology, orthodontics, and maxillofacial surgery.

Manual Therapy

This involves gentle manipulation of muscles and joints. Studies show that this type of therapy is one of the most effective ways to treat disorders within the masticatory system. It helps relieve tension and restore normal movement in the temporomandibular joint, thereby reducing pain. The treatment is complemented by recommendations for specific exercises and behaviors that you can use at home as self-therapy to alleviate pain faster, change postural habits, or speed up the healing process.

Kinesiotaping

This dynamic taping method is an excellent solution for those dealing with pain and swelling after surgery. It can be used as an independent method or as a supplement to maintain the effects of manual lymphatic drainage. In dentistry, kinesiotaping involves applying specially designed elastic tapes to specific areas of the face. This helps to promote lymphatic drainage and improve blood circulation. The facilitation of lymphatic flow has anti-swelling and pain-relieving effects. You will feel a noticeable improvement after the first therapy session, which is associated with reduced or complete elimination of pain.

Facial Lymphatic Drainage

This is a very gentle and smooth type of massage that improves blood circulation and facilitates lymphatic drainage. It helps eliminate swelling and reduce pain after procedures such as wisdom tooth extraction, sinus lift, implant placement, or root canal treatment.