Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a vascular condition with many symptoms in common with temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD). While TMJ can have serious complications, those of GCA can be even worse. GCA can result in sudden blindness, stroke, and even sudden death. Sometimes GCA is misdiagnosed as TMJ, [...]
You might not need professional care if you suffer from the symptoms of temporomandibular joint disorder (called either TMJ or TMD). In fact, most cases of TMJ resolve on their own without professional treatment. When you first notice TMJ symptoms, it’s not a bad idea to try home care. Among the home [...]
Temporomandibular joint disorders (called TMJ or TMD) are very diverse. There are at least three recognized types of TMJ (myofascial pain disorder, MPD; disc displacement (DD), and degenerative joint disorder, DJD). People can have one, two, or all three of these types of TMJ, plus other forms that might not be officially [...]
At the Center for TMJ & Sleep Apnea in Lee’s Summit, we are constantly innovating and introducing new treatments to help our patients achieve the results they are looking for in the best possible way. One of our recent additions is Myoaligner, a new, non-invasive approach to treating {{{{link id='50317' text='temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ [...]
Anti-inflammatory diets have been one of the most recommended diets for patients suffering from conditions that cause high amounts of inflammation. Some of these include inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, autoimmune disorders, psoriasis, and more. Another condition that causes high levels of inflammation is TMJ disorder. {{{{link id='458' text='TMJ disorders'}}}} can cause inflammation in the [...]
