subject: What Can Provide Long Lasting Tmj Relief? [print this page] There are manifold adverse effects of a Temporomandibular joint aberration, or a TMJ disorder (bruxism), and these problems are invariably rather complicated in nature. Such effects of this condition can range from having pains in the ear as well as the areas near the joint, a giddy feeling, an aching sensation in the head, facing problems in freely opening/closing the mouth, as well as migraine related issues. Hence, a fast and effective TMJ relief procedure is desired for by anyone who is indeed suffering from bruxism.
The number of people who suffer from temporomandibular joint aberration, and hence, are on the lookout to obtain TMJ relief is very high. This has given a boost to the number of options available for tackling the problem. Home-made medications, supplements derived from nature, exercises, operations, medicines to reduce inflammations, as well as ways to relieve the pains and relax the nearby muscles - all come under the purview of probable solutions to the problem.
The problem is, though, that, at best, one or two of these options are effective, while the others practically have no value. The muscles present in the shoulders, the head, as well as in the face can be properly relaxed by practicing TMJ exercises, and hence, these activities are helpful. Nor can the efficacy of herbal medicines, which are prepared at home, be denied either. However, they cannot get rid of the signals of bruxism in a lasting manner. Hence, the chances of the disease relapsing remains high.
TMJ Treatment
Temporomandibular joint aberration is a direct result of improper formation of teeth in a person, and this unevenness hampers the capacity of the temporomandibular joint to smoothly open and close. Hence, a proper, uniform connection needs to be brought about and maintained between the mandible and the maxillae (lower and the upper jaw regions respectively), and this is what a treatment method should ideally aim for. If the TMJ problems being experienced are chronic in nature, or are found to be recurring over time, dental treatment procedures need to be followed as well. The following methods can help patients recover their ability to bite properly - something that is adversely affected by bruxism:
1. The jaw has to be set in the ideal posture, via the usage of tools for repositioning the mandibule.
2. Orthodontic methods of medication can also be followed.
The affected teeth need to be grounded, however, and the biting activity has to be set up manually, in cases where there have been considerable ill-effects on the occlusal surface of the teeth, which can occur due to traumatic experiences, normal decaying processes, as well as due to habits of continuously grinding or clenching the teeth.
The bridges and the crowns have to be properly adjusted, and other related dental corrective measures followed, so that the ideal alignment is retained when a person is biting. Hence, therapeutic methods, of an occlusal nature are often invaluable in dealing with TMJ disorders. However, there are always certain risks associated with any surgical process. Hence, apart from going through this discourse, you should also consult your doctor, before deciding on a treatment procedure.
Temporomandibular joint problems can be relieved by applying certain specific herbs and vitamins. Some of such products, as found by studies, are listed as under:
1. For ensuring that the muscles retain proper working capacities, magnesium and calcium are widely recommended. Temporomandibular joint aberration can result in muscle tension headaches and muscular spasms, which can be relieved by the intake of these minerals.
2. TMJ causes disc cartilages to get adversely affected. The same can be repaired by a regular dosage of Selenium, zinc as well as Vitamin A, Vitamin C as well as Vitamin E.
TMJ Natural Cure
Doctors often recommend medicines like Valium and similar such items to people suffering from TMJ disorders. However, these drugs have considerable side effects, and hence, should be given up in favor of relaxants from the muscle derived from nature, anti-inflammation medications, since they have no side effects at all. Ideally, a combination of Boswellia Serrata, skullcap, Passionflower, leaves of lettuce and hops should be used for this purpose.
Chondroitin sulfate is deemed to be highly effective in restoring problematic cartilage areas, and hence, sea cucumbers (a natural suppliant of this compound) are often recommended for TMJ patients. However, the relief that these products give do not last for as long time. The symptoms of TMJ make a swift comeback, as soon as the medication products are withdrawn.
Getting rid of bruxism for good is possible, if the problem is tackled from the very base. The biting process in a patient does not have the proper alignment, and if this issue is properly addressed, and the jaw regains its initial posture, the disease can be eradicated. Thus, for dealing such cases, the services of Neuromuscular doctors are of the essence. The biting method is corrected by such an expert, as well as other problem-creating nerves, ligaments and the TMJ muscles are suitably corrected. If this can be done in a thorough fashion, the symptoms of bruxism can indeed be totally removed.
Chiropractic treatment methods are being widely used for making the bite process of TMJ patients better, the jaw being properly adjusted, and problematic biomechanic factors getting suitably removed. Already, these Chiropractic medication techniques have been proven to be effective in relocation exercises, in particular, for readjusting the spinal cord. However, it would be too early to call this the best way to deal with TMJ, since many patients have complained of not getting adequate beneficial effects from these treatment techniques.
It needs to be noted that, the results of these researches do not make any mention about the long-standing effects of this line of treatment. Whether the risks of TMJ diseases relapse after some time cannot be known from these reports. To quote from the results of these studies themselves, "The qualified result of both outcome measures used in this perspective case series indicate that TMJ symptoms of participants in this study improved following a course of treatment using Activator methods, International protocol for adjusting the temporomandibular joint aberration. Consequently, further investigation of this type of chiropractic treatment for patients with articular type of TMD is warranted."
Steps For Getting Relief From The Symptoms Of TMJ
For a long-term cure of bruxism, the chief causal factors need to be banished from the patients' body, after considering the latter as a single unit. This is precisely what is done by the holistic methods of treatment. Moreover, as soon as these reasons behind TMJ are removed, the symptoms of the illness get removed as well. Other methods of treatment, however, tackle only these symptoms, and ignore the causal factors of the disease. As a result, the holistic treatment methods have emerged as the most effective in solving the problems that a patient faces.
