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06th October 2009
Cosmetic Dentistry offers you the opportunity to get the perfect smile that you've always yearned for. A smile can be imperfect due to various reasons. The length and color of the teeth, the gum lines, and the structure of the face are factors that make a... Read >
Author: melvillejackson25th September 2009
Few things have the pounding discomfort of a toothache. Determining the cause of tooth pain is the first step in stopping the pain. It may be a cracked tooth, a cavity, or even a heart problem presenting as jaw pain. Let’s look at some of the best de... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry24th September 2009
First and foremost, it is important that we review the many symptoms of TMJ. Facial pain, jaw pain, clenching and grinding of teeth, a popping or clicking jaw, congested ears, ringing ears, numbing in arms and fingers as well as headaches that are common... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry23rd September 2009
A cosmetic dentist is a qualified professional who can gift you a beautiful smile. Most people do not have perfect smiles because of uneven or crooked teeth, discolored teeth, or missing teeth. Often these defects affect the self esteem of people and hamp... Read >
Author: Kathleen Chester17th September 2009
If you suffer based on what i read in Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, known as TMJ, you are no stranger to severe headaches and jaw pain. The condition is currently a mystery to numerous doctors and dentists, and concern looks as if it's to be a primary... Read >
Author: Candy14th September 2009
It is natural for the body to go through some wear and tear as we get older. Many of my patients feel these effects in their joints and bones. They come to me frequently for treatment of arthritis in the back or legs, but I don't get as many complaints ab... Read >
Author: Candy11th September 2009
TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorder is a dysfunction in the joint and muscles that controls the movement of the jaw. Millions of people are suffering from the discomforts of this condition. In most cases, the causes of this condition are unknown but s... Read >
Author: Candy10th September 2009
Dysfunction of the jaw joints and muscles is also known as TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder. The symptoms of this condition are usually temporary but others develop long term excruciating pain. The jaw pain radiates to the ear, neck and shoulder. Al... Read >
Author: Candy07th September 2009
Dysfunction of the jaw joints and muscles is also known as TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder. The symptoms of this condition are usually temporary but others develop long term excruciating pain. The jaw pain radiates to the ear, neck and shoulder. Al... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera02nd September 2009
TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorder is a dysfunction in the joint and muscles that controls the movement of the jaw. Millions of people are suffering from the discomforts of this condition. In most cases, the causes of this condition are unknown but s... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera30th August 2009
TMJ is the commonly used acronym for temporomandibular joint disorder. The pain associated with TMJ is thought to be caused by displacement of the cartilage where the lower jaw connects to the skull causing pressure and stretching of the associated sensor... Read >
Author: Candy26th August 2009
Last week, a new patient arrived in the office. Her chief complaint was of sharp pain in her right cheek. Pressing in that spot only brought more pain. She thought that she needed a root canal. In a few minutes, the dentist was able to determine that her ... Read >
Author: Yodle10th August 2009
TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. Disorders of this joint are often referred to simply as TMJ. It is a simple acronym for a complex, hard to treat health problem. If you have a TMJ disorder you know just how agonizing it can be.
The TMJ joint is ... Read >
Author: Candy03rd August 2009
TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Disease, is a general diagnosis for discomfort, pain and mobility issues found in the jaw joints. While there are many causes for TMJ, the symptoms are easily identified and usually what brings a patient into the office in ... Read >
Author: Candy03rd August 2009
TMJ refers to the Temporomandibular Joints. The joints that connects the lower jaw to the skull. While the abbreviation TMJ refers specifically to these joints, it is commonly used to refer to disorders that are associated with the joints. The disorder is... Read >
Author: Candy28th July 2009
Natural Remedies for Coping with Menopause
* Menopause Defined
Menopause is defined as the time in a woman's life when she has not menstruated for one year, indicating the end of fertility. Menopause typically occurs around the age of 50, but some wom... Read >
Author: HealthRemedies23rd July 2009
Sinus Irrigation
I was plagued for ages by relentless sinus problems. Make a list of every cure that you’ve heard of for this ailment, and I will bet you that I’ve tried it. I had actually given up on discovering a true and lasting cure when I fo... Read >
Author: Mark Hawyes11th July 2009
Countless individuals all around the world suffer daily from unbearable jaw pain which occurs for a variety of reasons. The commonest of these reasons is TMJ disorder. The solution many people choose is to simply learn to adapt. However, this may not be f... Read >
Author: Candy09th July 2009
It is estimated that 30% of the population suffer from TMJ dysfunction or from one of the many symptoms that a problem with the jaw can create. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is where the jaw bone joins the skull. Problems or dysfunction of this joint ... Read >
Author: Candy09th July 2009
I've been a TMJ sufferer for about five years now. I absolutely hate taking any kind of medicine for long periods of time due to the lasting effects that may be placed on your body. Whenever possible I try to use natural, holistic, or other alternative me... Read >
Author: Candy07th July 2009
Jaw Pain
If you're complaining of pain in your lower jaw, that is so excruciating it wakes you in the middle of the night and is not restricted to your lower jaw but extends up to your head and around your ear, then you may actually be suffering from T... Read >
Author: Candy02nd July 2009
TMJ, or temporomandibular joints, are the joints of the jaw, connecting the mandible, or lower jaw bone, to the skull. They are essential joints: we use them for common activities like speaking and eating. Because of their frequent use, when these joints ... Read >
Author: Candy02nd July 2009
TMJ exercises can be an effective way to treat Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome from home, but it is important that you are following the correct TMJ exercise program. There are many websites out there that claim to have the latest and greatest techniques... Read >
Author: Candy29th June 2009
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD/TMJ) is a painful and often debilitating neuromuscular disorder with symptoms which can affect the entire body. TMD/TMJ sufferers rarely associate their symptoms with dental-related problems and, therefore, seek help ... Read >
Author: Candy28th June 2009
TMJ jaw pain occurs when there is a problem with the Temporomandibular Joint. This article is going to discuss causes of TMJ jaw pain and treatments that can be done to relieve the pain.
Temporomandibular Joint (also known as "TMJ") is the joint that c... Read >
Author: Candy28th June 2009
Whenever you eat, chew, speak, or generally just open and move your mouth, there is a pair of joints that make everything function smoothly: the temporomandibular joint. This is located on either side of your jaw, just beneath your ear, and works in a way... Read >
Author: Candy13th June 2009
Whiplash and back injuries are very common during accidents. Depending on the severity, these injuries may even involve long term treatment.
According to statistics, 60 percent of whiplash patients need long term medical follow-up, with 45 percent stil... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group09th April 2009
It is estimated that over 10 million people in the United States suffer from issues related to the jaw joint, or TMJ. The majority of U.S. patients seeking treatment for TMJ problems are women in their child-bearing years.
Although problems with the ja... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry07th April 2009
The Typical Symptoms of the Disorder
Clear enough, any disease of illness manifests itself by means of revealing the indications. An anxiety disorder has various symptoms including the following:
- Restlessness
- Impatience
- Irritability
- Poor ... Read >
Author: johnpolish02nd April 2009
TMJ stands for Temporpmandibular Joint Syndrome and is a condition of the jaw joint. TMJ is very painful and is caused by a misaligned jawbone. TMJ can cause pain and discomfort in other parts of the body also.
There is now a special type of dentistry... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry31st December 2008
So what’s all this talk about the bite mean? What I tell patients at our Savannah TMJ dentistry is that there’s more to your bite than just how the teeth fit together. It is also where the position of your lower jaw is when the biting happens. Think... Read >
Author: Rod Strickland16th December 2008
When you realize you are suffering from joint pain, the first thing to do is to relieve joint pain. This is because you want to continue to be productive in society. Nothing disrupts productivity like pain or physical suffering. It is therefore a matter i... Read >
Author: Herbal Remedies02nd September 2008
It is very difficult to achieve a good night’s sleep if a person suffers from sleep apnea. Why? Because their windpipe becomes restricted during sleep due to relaxed muscles and the tongue, which in turn causes a pause in the person’s breathing during... Read >
Author: Writingman142113th August 2008
Many people visit the dentist not for pain in their teeth or gums, but for pain in their jaws. Does jaw pain signify a problem that requires the services of a dental care professional? You bet it does!
While it isn't always the case, jaw pain could be ... Read >
Author: David Siegel24th July 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Konstantin Koss
We are all under stress. Some of us simply cannot handle stress like the others. Because of this, health problems start because of stress mismanagement. Everyone undergoes stress and it's up to us to learn to control ... Read >
Author: Konstantin Koss21st July 2008
A toothache, also known as odontalgia or, less frequently, as odontalgy, is an aching pain in or around a tooth. In most cases toothaches are caused by problems in the tooth or jaw, such as cavities, gum disease, the emergence of wisdom teeth, a cracked t... Read >
Author: peterhutch18th June 2008
You may hear someone complain of being diagnosed with templar arthritis and have wondered how this is possible. After all, the only joint in the temple itself is the fused type composed of skull bones. Most likely, this person is complaining of a conditio... Read >
17th June 2008
A toothache, also known as odontalgia or, less frequently, as odontalgy, is an aching pain in or around a tooth. In most cases toothaches are caused by problems in the tooth or jaw, such as cavities, gum disease, the emergence of wisdom teeth, a cracked t... Read >
Author: Sander Bel14th May 2008
This will cause the damage of the teeth. For many people, bruxism is an unconscious habit. The disorder has also been identified as nocturnal bruxism, nocturnal tooth-grinding and nocturnal tooth-clenching. The 8% of adults grind their teeth at night. Gr... Read >
Author: Sander Bel01st May 2008
If you find yourself waking up with sore jaw muscles or a headache, you may be suffering from bruxism — the grinding and clenching of teeth. Bruxism can cause teeth to become painful or loose, and sometimes parts of the teeth are literally ground away. ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown05th April 2008
Sleep bruxism is also known as nocturnal tooth grinding. Sleep Bruxism is a sterotyped movement disorder characterized by grinding or clenching of the teeth during sleep. This will cause the damage of the teeth. For many people, bruxism is an unconscious... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune25th March 2008
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic illness, which causes immense physical pain and unbearable fatigue. The word ‘fibromyalgia’ actually means “pain in the fibrous tissues in the body” and as such does not involve the joints, as rheumatoid arthritis an... Read >
Author: allergymatters22nd February 2008
A toothache, also known as odontalgia or, less frequently, as odontalgy, is an aching pain in or around a tooth. In most cases toothaches are caused by problems in the tooth or jaw, such as cavities, gum disease, the emergence of wisdom teeth, a cracked t... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune19th February 2008
Many people suffer from one or more of these symptoms. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis is generally the rule in the medical profession when it comes to jaw joint and neuromuscular disorders of the jaws. Symptoms are often overlooked, ignored or mistakenly att... Read >
Author: Peter sams18th January 2008
Pain that is experienced in the nape of the neck may spread into the shoulder blades or upward into the neck to give "tension" headaches, tired eyes, or jaw pain. Whiplash injury and stiff neck are the two most common forms of neck injury.
Whiplash Inj... Read >
Author: Alien18th September 2007
Tension headaches are one of the most common forms of headaches. Tension headaches can occur when the patient also has a migraine. Tension-type headaches account for nearly 90% of all headaches. Approximately 3% of population suffers from chronic-tension ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd August 2007
Without a functioning heart we cannot live. A very obvious statement but one which need exploring. We wouldn't dream of driving from one side of the country to the other without giving the car a 'once over', because again, obviously things wear out, need ... Read >
Author: Paul Schaverien25th July 2007
Although lifestyle factors such as diet smoking, occupation and stress can be major causes of headaches, mouth-related diseases and structural problems can also contribute. Individuals who possess badly aligned bites or have had teeth removed may have a v... Read >
Author: Alien13th July 2007
The heart has the most important function of pumping blood throughout our bodies without which we cannot live, ensuring that one’s heart is in good shape and functional should always be on the priority list.
However, sometimes one heart disease or th... Read >
Author: work at home30th May 2007
We may hear about heart attack all the time. And most of us will probably know that it is a very serious medical condition that could end the life of the victim. But, how many of us really have a good understanding of this condition?
Heart attack resul... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock26th March 2007
Heart attacks are a major cause of death and disability. Most people assume that the onset of a heart attack is accompanied by a series of symptoms such as chest pain and pain in the right arm or passing out. For the victim of the silent heart attack this... Read >
Author: Sven Ullmann20th January 2007
As much as we would like to believe that medications are always safe, unfortunately that is not the case. And while many drugs and medications do have outstanding results, there are several that hurt more than they help.
Take for example, the drug cal... Read >
Author: --21st August 2006
Defibrillators have been around, and successfully treating a particular heart ailment, since the mid 1900's. However, they have never once been used (or at least used correctly) on a heart attack sufferer.
There is a general misconception, within our ... Read >
Author: Graham Hobbs06th July 2006
Acupressure was originated in China thousands of years ago, and evidence has been found that acupressure was practiced in the stone age!
Acupressure has been used to reduce post-operative nausea and vomiting in children.
Acupressure also reduces nau... Read >
Author: Nancy Barney08th June 2006
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), sometimes referred to as myofacial pain dysfunction or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome, is a condition involving pain in the muscles of the jaw used for chewing (masticatory muscles) and/or the temporomandibular jo... Read >
Author: Dr Dean Howell24th April 2006
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a generic term for several clinical signs and symptoms involving the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and associated structures.
Signs and symptoms of TMD in children and adolescents have been inv... Read >
Author: Minh Nguyen, D.D.S.
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