Did you know that not all ear pain results from an infection? Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders can result in discomfort in the area. The TMJ connects your jawbone to your skull; it acts as a sliding hinge that assists whenever you speak, chew, and swallow. Learn more about TMJ ...
skip to main content is your jaw pain triggering your migraine attacks? experts explain the link between tmj disorders and headaches. má nascimento / amanda k bailey save this story save this story if you experience migraine headaches , you’re probably all too familiar with the unpleasant ...
The most common symptom of TMJ disorder is pain in the chewing muscles or jaw joint, the onset of which is typically the first step toward diagnosis. TMJ pain is usually described as a dull ache in the temporomandibular joint and surrounding areas, such as the ears, neck and shoulders. Som...
Topical gels or ointments are used for canker sores to relieve pain, decrease inflammation, and prevent infection. Topical pain medications: Gels such as benzocaine (Orajel, Orabase) and lidocaine (an anesthetic) are used directly on the canker sore to relieve pain or discomfort. Canker sore patc...
gums, it causes no drooling or pain, unlike some other stop snoring devices. Characteristics To Examine Before Buying It can be hard to know which anti-snoring device is right for you, so here we look at the different characteristics that you should consider when choosing between products....
Spreading of endometrial tissue outside the pelvic areas leads to endometriosis. It is the common ailment for every one because most of women experience the endometriosis pain at least once in their life. According to statistics of Endometriosis Association, 5.5 million women in Canada, the United...
'cheated' on her and the loss of a job (after being harassed by a boss). Each of these stressors in later life caused the onset of a new symptom. Initially irritable bowel syndrome, then severe headaches, then TMJ pain, then pelvic pain, and finally widespread pain, diagnosed as ...
17 This may explain the recent interest in the role of the vagus nerve in the prognosis of metastatic cancer.17,23,24 In the future, this could represent a complementary therapeutic strategy for these cancers. 5. External factors’ influence Several external factors could affect the HRV metrics...
(a) Describe the Jaw Joint "TMJ". (b) Describe the syndrome associated with this joint. Explain how the structures of long bones, short bones, irregular and sesamoid bones relate to their function. Describe the four types of structural joints. Give 2 examples of a hinge joi...
clear aligners and jaw surgery. The optimization of the jaw position builds the bite in the jaw position that the patient was always meant to have for themselves. Jaw optimization gives the patient structural TMJ and jaw position harmony for the first time in their life without pain, without ...