Posture and your bite are closely related. One affects the other involving muscles in the neck, back, pelvis, and legs. Poor posture can place unnecessary wear and tear on your joints and cause your muscles to suffer. Your teeth are what determine how your bite goes together. Your bite then determines the position of your jaw, and in turn, the position of your head on your spine. The teeth are part of your skeletal system and if/when improperly aligns, there is often a compensating effect on the rest of your body. The human body will adjust itself, involving the muscles in the neck, back, and even those of the pelvis, legs, and feet. Most postural problems can be improved at any age, yet the longer the problem exists, the more difficult it will be to correct.Symptoms of a poorly postured bite include:- Numbing or tingling sensation in the hand- Pain in the jaw, head, neck, shoulders, back- Difficulty clearing the ears- One shoulder being higher than the other- Breast bone muscles feel tender to the touch- Pant legs must be hemmed to different lengths- Heels wear unevenly