Jawbreakers? Taking Stress Out on Teeth Aug 28, 2008
Studies have found that between 5 percent and 12 percent of people suffer from facial pain, known as tempormandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD), which is often caused by teeth grinding, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Dr. Harold Menschel, whose Florida-based dental practice The TMJ l Pain Institute specializes in oral face pain, said that he's convinced the rising levels of stress have increased the number of cracked teeth he mends. (ABC News)
Albert Leatherman was dentist in Lorain -- Obituary Aug 4, 2008
As a dentist, he researched treatment for Temporomandibular joint disorder, known as TMJ, in the 1970s, volunteered at Case Western Reserve University and Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and served as president of the Lorain County Dental Society. He would sing and whistle while he examined his patients, said his son. (Cleveland.com -- News)
Physician's poem gets AMA nod for publication Jul 6, 2008
The short poem's title, "TMJ," refers to temporomandibular joint disorder, a painful jaw condition. But it's really about miscommunication, Williams said. (AL.com)
Trigger point massage: What is it? Jun 7, 2008
The trigger point in the temple then may cause a trigger point to appear in the jaw and can contribute to a case of TMJ.. A trigger point may feel like a hard lump, knot or band in the muscle. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Chiropractic Treatment for Animals Jun 5, 2008
Treatment has proven effective in the treatment of jaw problems such as TMJ-- which can impede eating. In addition to joint and spinal issues, chiropractic treatment also addresses many internal medical disorders. (Suite101.com)
Facts of the Matter: Magnets unreliable aides Jun 2, 2008
The list of maladies that magnets are reputed to cure is long; among them are depression, pain, inflammation, arthritis, Alzheimer's, diabetes, aches, muscle tension, migraine headaches, allergies, asthma, fibromyalgia, TMJ disorder and brain tumors. The magnetic therapy industry is not regulated. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Brighter Smiles: Making a good first impression May 29, 2008
Did they explain to you the reasons and rationale in understandable terms before they did a periodontal (gum) exam, take x-rays, perform and oral cancer exam, TMJ evaluation, or take impressions of your teeth. Did you leave that first appointment with a sense of accomplishment or just confused. (Georgetown Record, MA)
NIH to study chiropractor's jaw disorder treatment May 22, 2008
Dr. Arlan Fuhr, co-founder and CEO of , Wednesday announced his Activator Method will be studied to treat TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorders, usually acute or chronic inflammation of the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull ... The study will recruit 80 participants with TMJ disorders ... Fuhr said he first began treating patients complaining of TMJ problems. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Attorney: Jury awards $4.45 million malpractice verdict (13) May 21, 2008
Lets Be Fair wrote on May 19, 2008 1:11 PM:" To "I am happy for the Family": Regarding your own personal story, I find your analogy lacking. I am glad you got a correct diagnosis. However, 1) Your ear pain could have stemmed from TMJ. 2) By the time you went to the ENT, the infection could have become more severe and much easier to diagnose. There could have been other factors. And what happens when two conditions occur simultaneously and have similar symptoms?The doctor made an unfortunate... (Munster Times, IN)
Major leagues draft electronics for performance-boosting mouthpiece May 7, 2008
The theory is that the same technology that cures migraines caused by a misaligned temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can be used to put the jaw into its optimal position to improve performance by reducing stress, improving metabolic rate and oxygenating the muscles, according to Lederman. The PPM is the recreational version of an orthodontic TMJ appliance but can be designed to enhance performance for nearly any activity, he said. (EETimes)
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Dr. Leader: Suffering with jaw pain? Apr 12, 2008
The TMJ. or Temporo-Mandibular Joint, allows the lower jaw (the mandible) to move up, down and sideways ... While dentists usually refer to the joint as the TMJ and conditions effecting the TMJ as TMD, lay people may refer to the joint itself and problems effecting it by the initials TMJ. ... The parts of the TMJ are the fossas, hollows in the skull just in front of each ear; the condyle, the rounded ends of the mandible that fit into the fossas; and the meniscus, pads cushioning and protecting... (Malden Observer, MA)
Seven Ways to Save on Dental Expenses Mar 26, 2008
Stress has many debilitating effects on the mouth like dry mouth and bruxism and TMJ disorders. 4. (Fox News)
53 easy ways to change your look Mar 26, 2008
(Don't do this if you have TMJ.). Make your fingers look graceful. (CNN)
Local women reach goal of own physical therapy practice Mar 20, 2008
In addition to offering general physical therapy sessions (postoperative rehabilitation, cervical and lumbar sprain/strains, headache care, and TMJ care) the clinic will provide specialized services in lymphedema therapy, hand therapy and balance and vestibular rehabilitation. "We added the unlimited in our name because the physical therapy we provide is unlimited," Rowe said, and Chennault added, "We will raise the bar in Hanford's health care." The newly-opened clinic plans to provide intimate... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Mission Trip To Honduras That Helped Over 18,000 Mar 15, 2008
Saturday March 15, 2008. (courtesy Dr. Robert Gucciardo) Dr. Robert Gucciardo, left, is is shown with Jonathan, a boy from Honduras who was left paralyzed from a pneumonia vaccine, along with his parents. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
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Queens Chronicle - Mission Trip To Honduras That Helped Over 18,000. Saturday March 15, 2008. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
OPSTI expands to further help clients Feb 27, 2008
Krause-Roberts can also offer care on TMJ disfunction as well as Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTYM), which is a manual technique that helps to break up scar tissue. "With their skills we're able to offer more services to the community," Roberts said. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Recovery means uncovering a past buried for years Feb 3, 2008
TMJ problems: This results from degenerative arthritis where the lower jaw hinges to the skull. It can create pain in the joint area, headaches, problems chewing, and difficulty opening and closing the mouth. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Acupuncture May Help Tinnitus Jan 12, 2008
Many people with temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), a condition that causes frequent pain in the jaw, experience tinnitus ... In people with TMJ, the somatosensory system is disrupted and inflamed. (Newsmax)
Man gets freedom from TMJ pain Dec 11, 2007
When David Sisson arrived at Dr. Jeff Loftus dental practice, it was after nearly 30 years of constant pain from temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ. ... In 1984, Sisson s dentist diagnosed the Corral Drive Elementary School standard support specialist with TMJ, which he thought would mean relief from his pain ... It is estimated that 10 to 25 million Americans suffer from TMJ, but only about 1 percent of all dentists have the advanced training or education to treat the condition, he said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Disgraced dentist sidelined: Suspension of license upheld Oct 18, 2007
Anderson also said he would no longer treat female patients for TMJ if allowed to work. The Yolo County District Attorney's Office confirmed Monday that it plans to file additional charges against Anderson. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Dentist claims breast rubs appropriate Oct 17, 2007
Police say Anderson said during recorded phone calls that he routinely massaged patients' chests to treat temporo-mandibular joint disorder, or TMJ, which causes neck and head pain. Attorney Robert Zaro told administrative law judge Jonathan Lew at a hearing Thursday that he should let Anderson keep his dental license while disciplinary appeals proceed. (MSNBC -- Health)
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) Declares the Global Year Against Pain in Women Oct 15, 2007
e., TMJ) and migraine headache. Women appear to experience pain differently than men, although the reason is not entirely understood. (Canada Newswire)
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Decision On Woodland Dentist's License Expected Next Week Oct 13, 2007
Anderson would agree to have court-appointed monitors during appointments and to not treat any patients with TMJ, Temporomandibular joint syndrome. Jeff Phillips, the attorney general's lawyer representing the dental board, argued that Anderson's behavior has escalated, and he has used his authority to gain access to female patients in order to fondle their breasts. (KCRA 3, CA)
Whiplash May Lead to Jaw Pain, Problems Sep 22, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who suffer whiplash injuries in car accidents are at increased risk of having temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems months later, Swedish researchers report ... After a whiplash injury, people should be aware of their increased risk of TMJ problems, and should see a doctor if they experience them, Dr. Annika Isberg of Umea University in Sweden, one of the study's authors, told Reuters Health ... Isberg and her colleague Hanna Sale, a doctoral candidate at Umea... (MEDLINEplus)
Third (or fourth or fifth) time's a charm? Sep 20, 2007
Just needed to adjust some things to keep the whole TMJ thing from being a problem. After 2 1/2 yrs of pain and no corn on the cob (ugh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
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Whiplash may produce delayed jaw pain Aug 17, 2007
CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2007 One in three people exposed to whiplash trauma is at risk of developing delayed TMJ symptoms that may require treatment, according to research published in the August issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association. Researchers at Ume University, Sweden, studied short- and long-term temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and dysfunction in 60 patients in hospital emergency rooms directly after they were involved in a rear-end car collision and evaluated them again... (EurekAlert!)
Chiropractic … Benefits That Last A Lifetime, Part II Aug 10, 2007
If you have any of the following symptoms or conditions you may have an upper cervical subluxation: allergies, asthma, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, disc bulges/herniations, headaches, migraine headaches, multiple sclerosis, neck pain, OtitsI Media (ear infection), scoliosis, shoulder and arm pain, TMJ, vertigo, numbness and tingling Now that you know what a subluxation is and how it can be corrected, what will you do about it. Will you still entertain any of... (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Living and working with untreated joint disorder Jun 21, 2007
Temporomandibular Joint, also known as TMJ, is the joints below a person s ears controlling the function of the jaw ... However, more than 15 percent of American adults suffer from chronic facial pain and other symptoms related to TMJ disorders, according to John C. Comisi General Dentistry in New York ... She was on vacation when I made my first visit to the doctor s office, so I met with another doctor who had never encounter TMJ disorders. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
NFL makes some headway Jun 20, 2007
"To not have a TMJ [temporomandibular joint] expert on the panel is extremely shortsighted," said Maher. "I don't understand why they don't. It's one of the pieces that we should be looking at. We should be looking at prevention.". (Boston Globe)
A jaw-dropping waiting time for surgery May 23, 2007
About one in seven people suffer from TMJ disorder, but most problems are minor or temporary, and can be easily managed ... There are about 50 Ontario patients on the waiting list for TMJ replacement, and as many from the rest of the country ... It is not unusual for patients with severe TMJ syndrome to have undergone a dozen operations before getting an artificial joint. (Globe and Mail)
Holistic healers Apr 7, 2007
Problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ, and frozen shoulder (which Clark suffered from before receiving Bowenwork herself) are some examples of ailments she treats ... Head injuries, TMJ, low back pain, and headaches are some of the problems that Gladstein finds the therapy helps. (Skagit Business Pulse, WA)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Today Mar 26, 2007
Temporomandibular (TMJ) joint dysfunction may be particularly severe and cause an open bite deformity as well as hearing loss either conducive or secondary to joint inflammation of the ossicular joint or as a sensorineural complication of a related autoimmune inner ear disturbance. Diagnosis of RA. (Suite101.com)
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She has a feel for her patients Mar 8, 2007
It can help with a wide range of conditions including menstrual pains, sinus conditions, asthma, TMJ, heart conditions, fertility problems and fibromyalgia. But it can t take care of everything. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
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Behavioral Therapy May Help Jaw Disorder Feb 8, 2007
Disorders of the temporomandibular joint, commonly called TMJ, involve pain and dysfunction in the jaw, joint and surrounding facial muscles ... The new study found that a form of treatment called biopsychosocial therapy helped patients with TMJ disorder manage their pain ... TMJ sufferers often have to pay for doctor visits and treatment themselves because many insurers try to pass off the expense -- with medical plans claiming that dental plans should cover TMJ therapy, and vice-versa. (MEDLINEplus)
Donations provide ill woman with hope Jan 29, 2007
Morin's medical history includes nearly 50 surgeries, of which more than 30 are related to her temporomandibular joint, or TMJ.. The TMJ is the jaw joint that makes it possible to chew, swallow, speak and make facial expressions ... In the 1980s, she received synthetic TMJ implants to correct a congenital jaw deformation. (AZCentral -- News)
The POWER of LIGHT Jan 20, 2007
It helps with tendonitis, sports injuries, carpal tunnel, TMJ syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, sprains, strains, back pain, sciatica, stubborn wounds and scarring, disc disease, neuropathy, stretch marks, acne, bunions and fibromyalgia, he says. The half-hour treatment calls for direct applications of red light, then infrared light from a pad-like array of lights, then the laser. (Mail Tribune, OR)
A faithful companion Jan 18, 2007
More than 30 procedures on the surgery list relate to her temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. The TMJ connects the lower jawbone to the skull and makes it possible to chew, swallow, make facial expressions and speak ... In 2001, Morin received titanium TMJ implants, but those metal plates started to wear down and shift last year. (AZCentral -- News)
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Bell Patterson appreciates home health care, which allows registered nurses to regulate her irregular heartbeat and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder in the comfort of her home, instead of a hospital ... Scheeler as well as other Pekin Hospital Home Health staff regulate Harley's on-smoker's lung cancer, while his wife, Bell, receives the ame wonderful treatment three days a week Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to monitor her TMJ, high blood sugar and irregular heart beat. (Pekin Times, IL)
GRINDING GRINDING TO A HALT Breaking the habit can spare teeth from damage R Dec 3, 2006
The disorder, known as TMJ, is named for the joints in front of the ears that connect the jaw to the skull. "I would grind almost 24 hours a day," Sutherland said. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Brain clinic opens in Bloomer Dec 1, 2006
Grinnell said the practice helps treat chronic headaches, neck and back pain, stress-related discomfort, chronic fatigue, motor coordinator difficulties, eye problems and central nervous system and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. She works with Dr. Wesley Lockhart in the emergency room at Carson City Hospital. (Greenville, The Daily News, MI)
OHSU School of Dentistry team discovers potential new target for treating craniofacial pain problems Oct 31, 2006
The finding could play a significant role in the development of therapies to cure migraines and other craniofacial pain conditions like TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder ... Studies suggest that the trigeminal nerve provides the signaling pathway for pain associated with migraines, TMJ disorder, periodontal pain, dental surgical pain, trigeminal neuralgia, head and neck cancer pain, and other neuropathic and inflammatory pain conditions. (EurekAlert!)
What Insurance Can't Cure Oct 30, 2006
As a long-term sufferer of chronic tension headaches and TMJ, I was desperate to find a treatment that would actually get to the root cause of my pain, not just treat the symptoms. Since beginning regular acupuncture treatments two years ago, I have experienced a dramatic change in both the frequency and intensity of headaches. (Boston Globe)
Without a safety net Oct 19, 2006
But, I was starting to have TMJ issues, so I bit the bullet. My teeth look really good, and I ve always been a stickler for getting my teeth cleaned, flossing, etc. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Body Parts: Bringing it all together -- Ligaments Oct 8, 2006
Injury, excess pressure, arthritis or other conditions can disrupt the joint's functioning, causing TMJ disorder. (One wonders what kind of jaw disorders occur with certain snakes that can dislocate their jaws, which remain attached only by ligaments. (North County Times)
Achievements for August 27, 2006 Aug 29, 2006
"Franciscan Skemp Healthcare Welcomes Barbara Saathoff, RN, J.D.Barbara Saathoff, RN, JD, recently joined Franciscan Skemp Healthcare as legal counsel.Barbara earned her law degree from Northwestern University School of Law at Lewis and Clark College in Chicago, IL. She is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin, American Bar Association and the American Health Lawyers Association. Barb is also a registered nurse with a clinical background in maternal child care. Prior to joining Franciscan Skemp... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Longtime Punta Gorda dentist dies Aug 19, 2006
" Alpern talked about the work they did together and Brandon's love for his profession and learning. Along with Dr. Douglas Nuelle, the two developed the polycentric hinge joint articulator for the treatment of TMJ and helped dentistry. "When a patient had a dental emergency he always came -- no matter what time, he always responded," Alpern said. "He loved dentistry. He was a man of uncommon honesty and integrity, but he was very humble -- he did not like people bragging about him. (Charlotte Sun Herald)
North Iowa Briefing Jun 28, 2006
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Iowa politicians steer clear of helmet laws Jun 15, 2006
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Targeting PAIN Jun 13, 2006
He got the $5,000 laser, which resembles a Mag-Lite flashlight, in November and has used it to treat shoulder and knee pain, TMJ problems, plantar fasciitis and osteoarthritis. With some patients, expected healing time has been cut by half, he said. (Odessa American, TX)
Let's Talk Jerky: May 25, 2006
I never even think about the 'fake meat' aspect although I do wonder if my insurance covers TMJ.. --funkgenie. (Slate)
