Improving Patient Outcomes with Early TMJ Detection
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, which affect the joints connecting the jaw to the skull, can have a profound impact on a patient's daily life. From persistent pain and discomfort to difficulty chewing, speaking, and even breathing, TMJ issues can severely affect a patient's quality of life. But like…
Introduction to TMJ Disorders
As a dentist, you are often the first healthcare professional to recognize the signs of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, also known as temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). These disorders involve the complex musculoskeletal system of the jaw and can have a significant impact on your patients' oral health, comfort, and overall quality of…
TMJ disorders are commonly from muscle disorders and sometimes due to the joint (TMJ).
Simple jaw massages, warm compresses and gentle exercises can often provide a lot of relief. Massaging the temples and in front of the ears in circular fashion for 30 seconds each followed by warm compress can provide relief in masseters and…
Tinnitus is a condition where you suffer from ringing, buzzing, or other noises in your ears when there's no external sound causing it. It can be bothersome and can adversely affect quality of life. Most of the times, tinnitus is due to a disorder or pathology in the ear structures but in a small subset…
Temporomandibular Disorder, commonly referred to as TMD,
is a condition affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which connects your jaw to your skull. This disorder can cause a variety of symptoms, including jaw pain, difficulty chewing, clicking or popping sounds in the jaw, ear pain, and headaches (most commonly morning headaches but they can trigger more migraines…