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Patient Education Information
TMJ Disorders - This section on Temporomandibular
Disorders, their causes and treatments, and research
being done on the topic, is from the National Institute
of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
TMJ
Basics
- The TMJ Association (TMJA) is recognized as the world's
leading resource for information on temporomandibular
diseases and disorders. Their web site includes information
on TMJ and related disorders and news.
Are You Biting Off More Than You Can Chew? - The Academy of General Dentistry describes the proper size that should be chewed, especially by people who suffer from TMJ.
MEDLINEPlus
Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated
Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles
about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries.
It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs
and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing
for the topic you want.
TMJ-Another Cause of Headache and Facial Pain
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The National Headache Foundation has produced this information.
What is TMJ? - The American Academy of Otolaryngology has produced
this fact sheet describing the TMJ: what it is, how
it performs, and what can go wrong with it.
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