Grinding Away Stress With Your Teeth? Oct 10, 2009
Some patients could also develop TMJ (temporomandibular joint syndrome). In severe cases it can affect your ears and result in hearing loss. (CBS News -- Health)
Relieving Pain with Acupuncture Sep 16, 2009
High-quality RCTs have demonstrated benefit from acupuncture in the treatment of fibromyalgia, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, tennis elbow, labor pains, discomfort due to irritable bowel syndrome, menstrual cramps, cancer pain, and chronic pelvic pain. However, data is insufficient to provide practice recommendations regarding the use of acupuncture for these conditions. (Suite101.com)
Tewksbury resident benefits from craniosacral therapy Sep 12, 2009
An added benefit, according to Barbara, has been an improvement in her temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ). Craniosacral therapy gives me a good feeling; it makes me feel put together, like my body is right, she said. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Blue Cross debuts low-cost small-business plan Jul 24, 2009
The plan saves money by cutting out coverage for a host of services: chiropractor visits, wigs used by cancer patients, mental health services, mental health drugs, treatment of jaw joint disorder (TMJ), weight-loss surgery, infertility treatments and dietary treatment of the genetic disorder phenlketornuria (PKU). Maternity benefits are still covered. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Jawbreakers? Save Your Teeth From Stress Jul 22, 2009
Studies have found that between 5 percent and 12 percent of people suffer from facial pain, known as tempormandibular joint and muscle disorder, or TMJD, which is often caused by teeth grinding, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Dr. Harold Menschel, whose Florida-based dental practice, called the TMJ l Pain Institute, specializes in oral face pain, said that he's convinced that rising stress levels have increased the number of cracked teeth he mends. (ABC News)
COLUMN: 10 signs it is time to see a dentist Jul 17, 2009
Jaw pain when opening or closing the mouth may indicate that something is wrong with the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ). Most dentists will know how to help patients in this situation, or they will be able to refer their patients to a specialist who treats TMJ dysfunction ... The sign of another TMJ problem is when the jaw locks open or shut. (Malden Observer, MA)
Allergies as a Cause of TMJ Disorde... Jul 15, 2009
Allergies as a Cause of TMJ Disorder. Allergies as a Cause of TMJ Disorder ... Bruxism, nutritional deficiencies, injury, spinal alignment, and now allergies all must be considered as possible causes of TMJ Disorder. (Suite101.com)
Bruxism Can Lead to TMJ Disorder Jun 5, 2009
Bruxism is a condition that can ultimately lead to Temporomandibular Jaw Disorder (TMJD) ... TMJ Disorder often results from prolonged cases of Bruxism ... When grinding continues over a long period of time, besides wear and tear on the teeth, TMJ Disorder may develop because of the resultant stress on the jaw joint. (Suite101.com)
Clenched jaws in tough times bring headaches, broken teeth, and a host of other ailments May 7, 2009
Dr. Dara Rogers said many of her 40- and 50-something patients think their teeth are breaking because of age, but the dentist traces the cause to the clenching of jaw muscles, known in the medical community as temporomandibular joint syndrome, or TMJ.. "There's definitely a rise in [TMJ] symptoms - clicking in the jaw, muscle soreness, headaches," said Rogers, a partner in the Swampscott-based Rogers & Rogers practice ... "We're seeing a lot of stress-related headaches, neck pain working into... (Boston Globe)
What can I do about teeth grinding? Apr 7, 2009
If left untreated, however, teeth grinding can sometimes damage the teeth or cause headaches and TMJ (temporomandibular joint) pain. Your dentist may recommend a mouth guard or appliance (a splint for the teeth) to protect the teeth and possibly prevent grinding. (CNN -- Health)
AAOMS Applauds Legislation Enabling Medicare Patients to Rehabilitate and Recover More Efficiently From Oral and Maxillofacial Injuries Apr 1, 2009
These conditions include facial trauma such as jaw fractures, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder and reconstructive procedures. In most cases, these conditions require some form of physical therapy after treatment. (PR Newswire)
COLUMN: Dont be so sensitive Mar 20, 2009
Myo-facial pain often relates to pain in the jaw joint (the temporo-mandibular joint or TMJ) ... Orthodontics (braces) may be a cure or a cause for myo-facial or TMJ pain. (Malden Observer, MA)
Glimpse into bi-polar struggle Mar 7, 2009
I do that until my TMJ kicks in or my anger dissolves. This is the crossroads where daily life intersects mental illness. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Oral Cancer Kills 3 Times as Many as Cervical Cancer, But Most People Are Totally Unaware Mar 4, 2009
Oral lofacial dental surgery Implants, TMJ, extractions. Dr. Granger - Tysons Corner. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
