Plasma calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) reveals biochemical link with chronic temporomandibular disorder (TMD) or headaches. Orofacial pain specialists continue to evaluate the relationship between the CGRP concentration in patients’ jaw and headache pain.
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When TMJ Pain Becomes a Catastrophe
When TMJ Pain Becomes a Catastrophe By Ann McCulloch | Reviewed by Brad Eli DMD, MS “Pain catastrophizing” is when the emotional part of our brain amplifies and magnifies pain. Learn how this relates to TMJ pain and mindfulness techniques that help. Understanding how acute pain becomes chronic is one of the most important topics… Continue reading When TMJ Pain Becomes a Catastrophe
What is a Dental Deprogrammer?
What is a Dental Deprogrammer? Can it Adjust your Bite? By Ann McCulloch Deprogrammers are short-term oral splints used in dentistry to “deprogram” muscle memory in your jaw muscles. The term “dental deprogrammer” originated in dental concepts focused on neuromuscular reprogramming and how the masticatory muscles function when you chew, swallow, talk, yawn and make… Continue reading What is a Dental Deprogrammer?
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Comparing Mouth Guard Types & TMJ Splints
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Overcoming Difficulty Finding TMJ Providers. How to find a TMJ provider. 82% of TMD patients have jaw pain or stiffness and need help to pursue jaw TMD treatment.
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Whiplash Triggered Jaw Injuries
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Higher Rate of Jaw Pain Patients Ups Need for Solutions
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