Who is affected by TMJ disorders? What are the causes, symptoms, and treatments for TMJ disorders? How are TMJ disorders diagnosed? Find answers to all your TMJ questions.
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The TMJ Association, Ltd. (TMJA) is a non-profit, patient advocacy organization whose mission is to improve the quality of healthcare and lives of everyone affected by temporomandibular disorders (TMJD). For over 25 years we've been sharing reliable information on TMJD with people like you and we invite you to read through our site.
Think you may have TMJ Disorders?
1) FIRST, try eating soft foods, using ice packs and avoiding extreme jaw movements, like wide yawning and gum chewing. Short-term use of over-the-counter or prescription pain medicines may also provide relief.
2) AVOID treatments that cause permanent changes in the bite or jaw. This includes crown work, bridge work or orthodontics to change the bite, grinding down teeth (occlusal adjustment), or repositioning splints.
3) AVOID, where possible, surgical treatment. There have been no long-term studies to test the safety and effectiveness of these procedures.
The Institute of Medicine's (IOM) report on medical devices was released on July 29, 2011. Click here to view IOM report summary. In the report the IOM committee concluded that the 510(k) process lacks the legal basis to be a reliable premarket screen of the safety and effectiveness of moderate-risk devices and, furthermore, that it cannot be transformed into one. Read more.
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Debbie
I have been a diagnosed TMJ sufferer for more than 26 years. My story is a rather lengthy one. But the short version is, I still have pain and now I have severe nerve damage. I always tried to do the least invasive treatments and they seemed to work but only for a short while. So, in the past 11 years I have had 4 surgeries to my jaw. The first to just the left side in 2000 was to repair a dislocated and torn disc. I was pretty much pain free for 5 years when the warranty ran out. Read the full story.
Read a selection of touching stories submitted by those experiencing TMJD – learn how others cope with issues many patients face.
What are the TMJA Science Meetings all about? We've held 6 such meetings to date, and issued a TMJ Science journal for each. Click here to take a look.
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