This post has been brewing for a while, and I’ve just gotten to the point where I’ll scream if I see yet another website promoting a program that promises a TMJ “cure,” (but delivers nothing you can’t find yourself for free on the internet). If you are like most patients, you have been to the [...]
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Living with TMJ Disorder: The Magical Powers of Friendship
How many times have you cancelled plans with a close friend because of your pain? Did you make up an excuse or tell the truth? Why do we often feel the need to lie? I’ve recently found it necessary to let go of a few relationships where I could not be myself, and instead am [...]
How Do I Know If I’m Choosing the Right Treatment or Surgery for My TMJ Disorder?
One of the most difficult aspects of being diagnosed with TMJ disorder is realizing that there is no cure. When you are in pain and researching to find answers to your problems, you can come across many doctors/dentists/patients/marketers claiming that they have exactly what you are looking for… a way to “cure” your TMJ disorder [...]
5 Life Lessons I’ve Learned From Thousands of TMJ Disorder Patients
With 10+ years behind me, I thought I’d post some thoughts on what it has been like, and most importantly, what I’ve learned, in the hopes that you could skip ahead a few years by applying these tips to your life. I’ve been through pretty much every treatment, medication, and self-care modality that I discuss [...]
Half Empty or Half Full? Tips on Maintaining a Positive Attitude
How you answered the above question could determine how you view your TMJ disorder. Chronic illness can turn your life into chaos, but a positive attitude can make a huge difference in how you deal with it. Attitude is not just about your outlook on life, it is also about choosing what that outlook will [...]
5 Tips to Become a Better Patient
Cultivating and maintaining a good relationship with your doctor is important. We are no longer in a time where doctors are in charge of our health… we should instead look at the doctor-patient relationship as a partnership. As with any partnership, communication is key. Here are some tips to help your doctor appointments go smoothly: [...]
How to Cope With TMJ Disorder, Depression, & Chronic Pain
In recent years the connection between depression and chronic pain has been studied heavily. Most of us realize that there is a link between the body and mind, and that they are closely tied together with each affecting the other. The National Institute of Health (NIH) defines depression as: Chronic pain is often defined as: [...]
Managing a Pain Flare Up – Free Pain Journal Download!
If you’re anything like me, one of the things that I find the most frustrating about having TMJ disorder (or any chronic pain condition, really) is the instability of it… Often, the pain is not steady or stable, and it is hard to know how I am going to feel from one day to the [...]
How to Choose the Right TMJ Dentist or Doctor
Choosing the Right TMJ Disorder Doctor – Part One First, if you have not had a chance to read part one of this series, here is a summary of it: Research your area – Make a list of all the doctors near you that could be candidates. Prioritize your needs – What qualities are important [...]
5 Snake Oil TMJ Disorder Treatments That Scammers Push
As I’m sure you know, there is incorrect medical information to be found on the internet, which makes it no surprise that snake oil TMJ disorder treatments are plentiful. Part of this is because there are people marketing to TMJ disorder patients who have absolutely zero knowledge of the jaw – they are purely trying [...]
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