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Tmj Disorders Treatment

Less is often best in treating TMJ: experts

February 17, 2009
Statistics suggest that up to three-fourths of Americans suffer some symptom of temporomandibular disorder (TMJ). Symptoms of this disorder include clicking and locking of the jaw, migraines, pain on the sides and back of the neck and head, and ringing in the ears. But too often, experts say, patients fail to have the problem examined in a comprehensive way and undergo costly and sometimes irreversible therapies that may do little or nothing to relieve their symptoms. In this article, a health r... Read more »

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Ask the Expert: Migraines Caused by TMJ?
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Borigini,Is TMJD (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) often associated with migraines?  I... Read more »

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Meet Stacy Stone
My name is Stacy, and I am 24 years old. I live in Atlanta, GA, although I have moved all over the U.S. and have lived in more than 30 cities (my favorite being San Francisco!).I have had TMJ... Read more »
Home Treatment for TMJ Disorder
for TMJ Disorder can vary from simple, self-care to complicated surgical procedures. It is very important when seeking TMD treatment that the patient exhausts all conservative options... Read more »
TMJ Diagnosis
TMJ disorder has many symptoms, some of which can mimic other disorders. It has been called "The Great Imposter" by many physicians, and because of this, diagnosis can be difficult. The most common... Read more »
TMJ Treatment
There is no known "cure" for TMJ disorder, so therapies focus on alleviating pain and improving function. The National Institute of Health recommends that conservative, non-invasive... Read more »
Conservative Treatments for TMJ Disorder
If self care techniques for TMJ Disorder do not relieve your pain, your physician might recommend moving forward with treatment more involved than self care. This can include: Imaging: MRI, CT,... Read more »

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