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Can tmj cause you to suffering from sleep apnea and you had underbite correct surgery?
i had osteomitis surgery in the military and now have tmj headaches and sleep apnea and i never suffer from these condition before
Can you have tmj in your back?
The TMJ, or temporomandibular joint, is the joint of the jaw. So no, it is not physically possible to have TMJ in your back.
What does the medical abbreviation tmj mean?
TMJ stands for temperomandibular joint.
Name the synovial joint that has significance to the dental assistant?
TMJ
Can tmj cause neck and jaw pain?
TMJ is a disease that can indeed cause neck and jaw pain. In fact TMJ is diagnosed by these pains.
Can extractions of teeth cause TMJ?
TMJ, or more accurately, TMD syndrome, is pain or pathology associated with the muscles, nerves, or bones of the temporal mandibular joint. Unless the dental infection has actually spread to the joint, it is not truly TMJ. On the other hand, dental pain can radiate to the TMJ, making it feel like there is a problem with the joint. Once the dental infection is cleared up, the TMJ pain should go away. It is best to have a qualified dentist or oral surgeon examine and evaluate the problem.
What is the difference between tmj and tetanus?
There are nearly no similarities, at all, with the exception of location. Tetanus is a disease that can cramp and lock your jaw muscles, preventing normal eating. TMJ is an abbreviation for your jaw joint, just under your ear. TMJ stands for 'temporo-mandibular joint. When people say, "I have TMJ", they really mean that they have a TMJ disorder which can range from the TMJ popping when the mouth is opened or closed all the way to an actual dislocation of the TMJ when the mouth is opened or closed.
Can temporomandibular joint syndrome be cured?
The prognosis for recovery from TMJ is excellent for almost all patients. Most patients do not need any form of long-term treatment. Surgical procedures to treat TMJ are quite successful.
What is TMJ ammo?
TMJ... Total Metal Jacket... is intended to keep airborne lead to a minimum. Some ranges require it. TMJ completely surrounds the lead core with copper.
Is TMJ disorder a symptom of diabetes?
TMJ disorder stands for temporomandibular joint disorder, a medical condition that causes jaw joint to be sore and painful. TMJ disorder is generally not a symptom of diabetes. But the drugs prescribed for TMJ disorder induces diabetes. Corticosteroid drugs may be prescribed for TMJ disorder. These drugs are injected into joint for immediate pain relief. Corticosteroids are very effective when used short-term. However when used long-term (many months to years), they may become less effective and cause serious side effects, one such is diabetes.
What are the best treatment options for TMJ?
To treat the pain of TMJ you can take an over the counter pain reliever such as aspirin, alieve, or Tylenol. Dentists typically treat TMJ by prescribing a special mouth guard to be worn during sleep to minimize teeth grinding which is often associated with TMJ.
What is the difference in tmj and fmj?
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