How might long term dental pain and malignancy affect spine, pelvis, a…
Long-term dental pain (e.g., from TMJ/TMD disorders, malocclusion, chronic orofacial pain, or infections) and malignancy (e.g., oral cavity cancers) can influence the spine, pelvis, and vestibular (balance) system through biomechanical, neurological, and systemic pathways. These effects are often interconnected via the body’s kinetic chain and multisensory integration for posture and balance. Effects vary by duration, severity, individual factors (age, overall health, compensation ability), an…
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