TMJ Syndrome - Treatment and Information

TMJ - Temporomandibular Syndrome

TMJ syndrome affects over 10 million people in the USA alone. The name TMJ means temporomandibular joint syndrome because the condition involves that joint not working properly. It produces pain in the jaw joints and muscles and the pain can feel like it is all over the face and even the neck and shoulders. The person may have problems both opening and closing their mouth. Other symptoms may include: dizzy, pressure behind eyes, ringing in the ears, earache, and clicking or grinding when chewing. The most common causes of TMJ syndrome is stress. People with hypoglycemia are more vulnerable to having TMJ syndrome due to when their blood sugar is low they tend to clench or grind their teeth. A good diet and proper nutritional supplements are very valuable for TMJ and often solve the problem. ...more

Nutrient / Supplement	Importance ( 1 - 10 )	Helpful notes
Coenzyme Q10	9	increases tissue oxygenation in the body
Multi-vitamin and Mineral supplement	10	contains B vitamins, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and folic acid, which all aid in both the treatment and prevention of TMJ syndrome. The nutrients contained in a daily supplement are required for good general health and well being.
Pantothenic acid	9	vitamin B5 is good for stress
Aloe vera	9	herb that helps with stress, inflammation, and sleep problems. It promotes healing and is often mixed with the herbs passionflower, kava kava, and chamomile.
Kava kava	9	herb with calming and anti-stress help
Passionflower	9	herb often used with kava kava and aloe vera.
Calcium	10	this mineral is needed for good muscular function. It has a calming effect on the human body and is needed for good dental health. Often is used to relieve stress
Magnesium	10	this mineral works with calcium
B Vitamins	9	called the anti-stress vitamins is actually a family of vitamins that aids in healing stress related disorders.
vitamin C	8	boosts the immune system and aids with stress
Bioflavonoids	8	work with vitamin C (see Mega Juice below)
Zinc	8	this mineral improves immune system function. It works well when combined with calcium and magnesium

Symmetry products people tell us they use for TMJ Syndrome
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excellent supplemental health system

great herbal blend for stress and related TMJ health problems

liquid herbal blend with aloe vera and other herbs

liquid herbal with aloe vera, kava, passion flower + more

flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one formula

complete daily supplement with all the vitamins and minerals listed above

healing extracts from fruits and vegetables

colon intestinal cleansing and restoration - vital for good health

Over10 million people in the USA suffer from TMJ or temporomandibular joint syndrome, a condition in which the temporomandibular joint does not function correctly. This joint connects the temporal bone which is the bone that forms the sides of the skull with the jawbone. This painful affliction produces pain in the muscles and joints of the jaw that sometimes radiates to the face, neck, and shoulder. There may also be difficulty opening the mouth all the way, and clicking, grinding, and popping noises may occur during chewing and movement of the joint. Headaches, toothaches, dizziness, feelings of pain and pressure behind the eyes, pain and tinnitus or ringing in the ears, and difficulty opening and closing the jaw normally are other possible symptoms.

The jaw joint is embedded in an intricate web of nerves and muscle. The force of normal chewing and of clenching or gritting the teeth creates great tension and pressure in that area of the face. The cartilage disk that cushions the joint may become displaced or wear out. This causes the bones of the temporomandibular joint to rub against one another, rather than gliding smoothly past each other. In some instances, a misalignment of the jaw and teeth prevents smooth operation of the joint. The most common underlying causes of TMJ are stress and a poor bite, together with clenching and grinding of the teeth also known as bruxism, especially while sleeping at night. TMJ can also be caused by bad posture, habits such as cradling the telephone between the shoulder and jaw, repeated or hard blows to the jaw or chin, or even whiplash. Poor dental work and orthodontia may make the problem worse, as can habits such as gum chewing, thumb-sucking, and chewing exclusively on one side of the mouth. A common contributing factor is hypoglycemia; people tend to clench and grind their teeth more when their blood sugar is low. To diagnose TMJ, a doctor may use x-rays and a technique called arthrography, in which an opaque dye is injected into the joint and then viewed with fluoroscopy. A correct diet and the proper supplements, possibly in conjunction with other treatment, are valuable for TMJ and often solve the problem as well as related health issues as well.

GOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY

Protection 4 Life with Genesis - has 4 products in it which all will benefit people with Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome and related health problems. This kit includes:

1. Advanced Omega
2. Mega Juice
3. NutraPack
4. Genesis

Tranquility - helps with sleep, stress, and it works with the Advanced Omega on pain. Use 1-3 tablets a day as needed.
BotanaCleanse Plus - colon / intestinal cleansing and restoration done at least once a year

OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE

- drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled water a day
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables
- juice is good (make your own with a juice machine)
- brown rice is good to eat
- do not drink coffee, soda pop, other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- use stress relief like going for walks -or- listen to calming music
- get moderate exercise
- fast a few days a month
- do not chew gum
- try sleeping on your back
- do not smoke or be around second hand smoke
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing

TMJ SELF-TEST

Place your little fingers in your ears so that hearing is obstructed. Then slowly and steadily open and close your jaw. If at any point you hear a clicking, popping, and/or grinding noise, the jaw joints may be out of alignment, and examination by a professional experienced in diagnosing and treating TMJ is advisable.