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Posted on Friday, December 16, 2011 7:47 PM
What causes TMJ dysfunction?
We are all exposed to stresses in our environment. Let us call these external stresses. A typical reaction
to these stresses is muscle contraction: tight shoulders and neck,
bailed fists, and clenched jaws. If the jaws are habitually clenched,
due to a lot of stress, anxiety, and/or frustrations, and if the teeth
do not support the jaws properly, then the jaw joints become jammed and
overclosed, causing damage to the joints. This may occur with totally
natural teeth, (even in teenagers), with partially natural plus some
false teeth; with full dentures. |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 1:40 PM
TMD (TMJ disorder) is a series of signs and symptoms associated with the Temporal mandibular joints, which include:
- Headaches
- Jaw joint pain
- Jaw joint noise or clicking
- Limited mouth opening
- Ear congestion
- Dizziness
- Ringing in the ear
- Difficulty swallowing
- Loose teeth
- Clenching or grinding
- Facial pain
- Sensitive teeth
- Chewing difficulties
- Neck pain
- Postural problems
- Tingling of the fingertips
- Hot & cold sensitivity of teeth
- Nervousness or insomnia
TMJ disorders and their associated pain consequences are being
recognized more and more by the prevention-oriented health care
providers. |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 1:39 PM
Every day, dentists across the country decide whether or not to provide
dental care to a patient who is pregnant. On the one hand, they realize
the patient needs to maintain her good oral health, especially if she
has periodontal disease. On the other hand, dentists traditionally have
lacked the scientific evidence to make informed decisions about the
possible effects of dental care, if any, to the developing child. The
lack of data has caused many dentists to err strongly on the side of
caution, especially during the second trimester when the child's
development accelerates and, in theory, exposure to infectious oral
bacteria or dental products could have adverse effects. |
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