When is an Anterior Bite Splint is Right for You? By Ann McCulloch | Reviewed by Dr. Brad Eli Not all oral appliances are just for teeth! Anterior Bite Splints are short-term mouthguards that help with jaw sprain/strain (JAMSS) and headaches. Numerous medical mouthguards are on the market, making comparing mouthguard types and splint options… Continue reading What are Anterior Bite Plane Splints?
Category: Jaw Pain
Discomfort and restrained or damaged movement of the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles often constitute lingering jaw pain.
The temporomandibular joint or TMJ acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. Dysfunction can lead to pain and discomfort.
Jaw pain is often found in people who have difficulty chewing; clicking and locking of the jaw joint are some of the common symptoms. Common treatments include medications, anterior bite plane splints, and physical therapy.
Orofacial Therapeutics JAMSS protocols help dentists and pain specialists provide better treatment.
It can affect your ability to eat, speak, sleep, yawn, and enjoy a quality lifestyle.
Overcoming Difficulty Finding TMJ Providers
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.
Can a TMJ Disorder be Fixed?
Can a TMJ disorder be fixed? By Ann McCulloch | Part 1 I have been treated for TMJ disorders. My professional training is not in dentistry. My experiences started out with being told by a dentist that I had TMJ. Today, two orofacial pain specialists are my business partners and I have learned about the… Continue reading Can a TMJ Disorder be Fixed?
Clinical Management of Direct Jaw Trauma
Clinical Evaluation and Management of Direct Jaw Trauma in Adults Direct temporomandibular joint (TMJ) trauma is identified as a causal factor in many patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) who then need clinical management. Approximately 20-25% of people with chronic TMDs have a history of direct TMJ trauma [1]. Furthermore, TMD patients with a history of… Continue reading Clinical Management of Direct Jaw Trauma
Higher Rate of Jaw Pain Patients Ups Need for Solutions
Orofacial Therapeutics has a care plan that is easy to use, easy to purchase, and easy for healthcare providers to offer. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), prompt diagnosis of TMJ disorders does not happen enough because primary care providers have not been consistently trained in how to provide simple care options or how to differentiate and refer higher-risk patients to specialists.