TMJ: What is true and what is false?

What is this episode about? This is a really short podcast episode, but it's important for me to point out one exercise that can do a lot of damage. There is a cork exercise on the internet that is being touted as the solution to all jaw pain. This practice is very good in itself, but it can also have fatal consequences.www.tmj.clinic

Are you experiencing jaw pain or discomfort? Do you hear clicking sounds when chewing or speaking? You might be a victim of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), but don't worry, it's not as complicated as you may think. There are plenty of myths and misconceptions surrounding TMD that often lead to confusion and misinformation. In this podcast episode, we'll debunk common myths about TMD to help you understand the condition better and seek appropriate treatment for relief. 

I am repeatedly confronted with beliefs during my consultation hours, and I can also find quite a lot of beliefs on the internet about temporomandibular joint disorders and tinnitus. That's why I thought I'd do a series on truths, half-truths and ferry tails about CMD; also called craniomandibular dysfunction, temporomandibular joint and tinnitus.For more information:https://www.kiefergelenk-zentrum.ch/en/

Today we will discuss the myofascial pain syndrome:what exactly is myofascial pain syndrome?how do you know if you have myofascial pain syndrome in the jaw area?how does it develop?how is the treatment?what is dry needling?

Today we will talk about the following points:what exactly is tinnitus?why can you develop a tinnitus?is there a connection between tinnitus and temporomandibular joint disorders?what can you do?For more information you can also visit our website:https://www.kiefergelenk-zentrum.ch/en/

Today we will talk about TMJ ankylosis and discuss the following points:what is ankylosis?what are typical symptoms for ankylosis?what is the difference between ankylosis and other TMJ disorders?what is the therapy?You can find more information on our website:https://www.kiefergelenk-zentrum.ch/en/treatment

Today we will talk about discopexy. Concerning temporomandibuoar joint (TMJ) discopexy is one oft most performed surgical procedures. We will talk about the following points:what exactly is discopexy?what are the indications?where are the limitations?what about complication?how does exactly the surgical procedure work? are there alternatives for the treatment of disc dislocation/displacement?You can find more information on our website:https://www.kiefergelenk-zentrum.ch/en/treatment

Today we will talk about a surgical procedure in cases of arthritis: condylar shaving and discuss the following points:Indications Preoperative testsExact proceduresHow to replace damaged discLimitation of condylar shaving

Today we will talk about trigeminal neuralgia:what exactly is trigeminal neuralgia?what are the difference between trigeminal neuralgia and temporomandibular joint pain?how can trigeminal neuralgia be treated?

Today we will talk about bite disorder/occlusion problem and discuss the following points:What is a bite disorder?What are the reasons for a bite disorder?Diagnostic toolsTherapy optionsFor more information:https://www.tmj.clinic