What Are the Treatments for TMJ?

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Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Joint Pain More
Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago by g lavassani | permalink
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Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint (or TMJ), and surrounding facial muscles. Learn more from the experts at WebMD.
Tags: TMJ, temporomandibular joint, TMD, Temporomandibular Disorders, jaw, pain, clicking, popping, locking, lock, chewing, laser, splint, night guard, relaxation, stress, grinding, TENS, ultrasound, trigger point injection, radiowave, radio wave, surgery, arthrocentesis, arthroscopy, open joint surgery, dentist, specialist, orthodontist

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders-tmd ^[1]

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TMJ: Facts About Pain, Symptoms, and Treatments More
Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago by Jeffrey Abramovitz | permalink
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Read about temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) symptoms, treatment, causes, relief, exercises, surgery, and more. Learn how to get relief for your TMJ pain.

For further reading: http://www.medicinenet.com/temporomandibular_joint_syndrome_tmj/article.htm ^[2]

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Less Is Often Best In Treating TMJ Disorders More
Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago by Tanguy Petre | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/Topics/TMJ/LessisBest.htm ^[3]

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TMJ Disorders More
Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago by Rebecca Gamba | permalink
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Tags: tmj; jaw joint pain; temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders; radiating pain; jaw muscle stiffness; locking of the jaw; clicking; popping or grating in the jaw joint
For further reading: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/Topics/TMJ/TMJDisorders.htm ^[4]

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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - TMJ Home Remedies - eMedicineHealth More
Published: 9 years, 7 month(s) ago by Marthinus Meyer | permalink
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Read about symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome, a disorder that may cause jaw pain, dizziness and headaches.

For further reading: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/temporomandibular_joint_tmj_syndrome/page6_em.htm ^[5]

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g lavassani, Marthinus Meyer, Tanguy Petre, Rebecca Gamba, Jeffrey Abramovitz

References & Citations

1. http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders-tmd

2. http://www.medicinenet.com/temporomandibular_joint_syndrome_tmj/article.htm

3. http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/Topics/TMJ/LessisBest.htm

4. http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/oralhealth/Topics/TMJ/TMJDisorders.htm

5. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/temporomandibular_joint_tmj_syndrome/page6_em.htm