TMD: The Great Imposter
TMJ Disorders can be frequently unexplained or
misdiagnosed and therefore, unsuccessfully treated or left un-treated while
patients are labeled as hypochondriacs and told "it's all in your head"
.
What is TMD? And Do You Have It? Self-help hints to give you temporary, minor relief from some
symptoms if there is a time lapse before your appointment with a licensed
health care practitioner.
Headaches and Dental
Health Headaches are our number one pain
problem in the US. Today, there is growing realization that a common cause of
tension headaches is a bad bite.
TMJ and Dental
Health "TMJ Disorders" is a common term for
Craniomandibular Dysfunction, a collection of symptoms which result when the
chewing muscles and jaw joints do not work together correctly.
The TMJ: A Most Unique Joint The temporomandibular joint is the most unique joint in the whole
body: it is two joints in one; its function is dictated by another structure
(the teeth); and it has an articular disc located between the ball and
socket.
Could you have a problem?
Research has shown that 5 - 15% of the population may suffer
from a Temporomandibular Disorder. Does that include you? Not sure? Find out
quickly and inexpensively with the TMJ Scale.
The
Referral Area The referral area provides a
quick and easy way to locate Medical and Dental Professional Members in your
area who have specific knowledge and skills in this field.
AACP 17th Annual Mid-Winter
Meeting
Snoring & Obstructive Sleep Apnea:
The
Role of Dentists and Physicians in Maximizing
Treatment Outcomes
January 30-31, 2009
Royal Sonesta Hotel
New Orleans, LA Meet
the Speakers Click Here For Meeting Flyer
AACP
Institute
4-Part Craniofacial Pain Mini-Residency Program Class 4 Session 1: September
18-19-20, 2008 Dallas/Fort
Worth, TX
Session 2: November 13-14-15, 2008 Dallas/Fort
Worth, TX
Session 3: February 19-20-21, 2009 Dallas/Fort
Worth, TX
Session 4: April 23-24-25 , 2009 Dallas/Fort
Worth, TX Click Here For Meeting Flyer