A reflex or reflected pain, according to pathologists, is one referred to some location other than that of its origin. This definition, if accepted by chiropractors, would define all pains as being reflex, originating in one locality by an impingement on a nerve, and its expression of disease, in another area, at its peripheral ending. Dental neuralgia, odontalgia, toothache and dental caries arise from nerve excitation of the third pair of cervical nerves, the cause of inflammatory conditions, while that of the hard tissue of the gums because of pressure on the twelfth pair of dorsal nerves, the cause of dental neuralgia and caries, can be traced to the third pair of cervical nerves. Through the intestinal sympathetic connection of the fifth cranial nerve with the seventh, ninth and tenth cranial nerves, salivary, muscular, nervous, alimentary and pulmonary disturbances become possible. Pathological dentition readily demonstrates the relationship existing between pressure-impingement, irritation, inflammation and their reflex disturbances.
Fever is diffused inflammation.
Temperature above that of normal creates disease. Impulsive nerve-vibration determines the amount of heat. The degree of heat of the body of a living being regulates the amount of function. Functions performed above or below normal creates conditions known as disease. The causes should be sought for and, if possible, removed.