This manuscript is intended to demonstrate the important role that dentistry plays in regulating the
balance of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) through the proprioceptive feedback of the posterior
teeth to the brain. An old paradigm called Dental Distress Syndrome, relatively unknown in dentistry
today, has at its core, the importance of the height of the posterior (back) teeth and its impact on total
body health which is greatly aided by low level laser energy. The rationale behind the belief that the
alteration of the posterior teeth affects the ANS begins with basic concepts in embryology. The
functioning of the ANS will support the fact of Dental Distress Syndrome. Health practitioners of all
disciplines can learn to recognize Dental Distress Syndrome and initiate non-invasive treatment and team
with a trained dentist to enhance the wellness and health of the patient if they so desire. A synopsis of my
oral paper presented to the Academy of Laser Dentistry demonstrating temporary balancing of the
Autonomic Nervous System with three minutes of cold laser energy, as well as my rationale as to why
results vary with different cold lasers will be discussed. Clinical case studies will be presented.
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