TMJ Disorder:
An estimated 10 million Americans suffer fromTemporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ). This is the joint that connects the bone that forms the sides of the skull with the jaw bone. This disorder can cause pain in the muscles and joints of the jaw and can sometimes radiate to the face, neck and shoulders.
Some Of The Symptoms Of TMJ Are:
- Difficulty opening the mouth all the way
- Grinding of the jaw
- Grinding of the teeth
- Clicking noise in the jaw joint
- Popping noises may occur when eating
- Headaches
- Toothaches
- Muscle spasms of the face
- Tinnitus
- Dizziness
- Pressure behind the eyes
The Most Common Underlying Causes Of TMJ Are:
- Stress
- Poor bite
- Clenching the teeth especially at night
- Holding the telephone between the shoulder and jaw
- Whiplash
- Hard blows to the chin or jaw
- Poor dental work
- Thumb sucking
- Excessive gum chewing
- Chewing on only one side of the mouth
- Diabetics tend to clench their teeth when blood sugar is low
TMJ Test As Follows:
Place your little fingers in your ears so that hearing is obstructed. Then slowly open and close your mouth. If you hear any clicking, poping or grinding noises, the jaw may be missaligned. If any of the above symptoms are present, see a qualified Doctor or Dentist.
For Adults With TMJ, The Followig Supplements May Be Helpful:
- Calcium 2,000 mg. per day
- Magnesium 1,500 mg. per day
- Chondroitin Sulfate 1,000 mg. per day
- Glucosamine Sulfate as directed on the label
- EPA as directed on the label
- MSM 1,000 mg. three times per day
- SAMe 400 mg. two times per day
- Vitamin B Complex 100 mg. of each three times per day
- Vitamin B-5 100 mg. two times per day
- Coenzyme Q-10 60 mg. per day
- Coenzyme A as directed on the label
- L-Tyrosine 500 mg. per day
- Multi Vitamin as directed on the label
- Mineral Complex as directed on the label
- Vitamin C 2,000 mg. four times per day
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