Welcome to TMJ Hope! We are so glad you found us.
I’m Stacy, and I’m the founder of TMJ Hope, and I’m a patient too. There are a lot of posts, articles, recipes, and other information here for you, and believe me, I understand how overwhelming it can be to find the information you are looking for (that’s one of the reasons why I created TMJ Hope in the first place).
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Which of these sound like you?
Beside each bullet point is a link to the described information.
I’ve just been diagnosed with TMJ disorder & want to learn how I can feel better!
- TMJ Disorder Overview – learn the basics (what is TMJD? how is it treated? is there a cure?)
- Self-Care for TMJD – every patient needs to absolutely master self care. Ice, heat, diet, etc.
- TMJ Symptoms – are my symptoms normal?
- Pillows for TMJD – Patient recommended pillows
- Heating Pads – Patient recommended heating pads
I want to talk with people who understand what I’m going through.
I am having surgery soon, and need help preparing for it.
- Surgery Tips – an amazing collection of tips from surgical patients. If you look at one thing on this list – this should be the one!
- 18 Questions to Ask Before Having TMJ Surgery – A list of important questions you should ask before consenting to surgery.
- TMJ Surgery Overview (and detailed information about each type of surgery)
- Choosing a Protein Powder – it’s essential to choose a protein powder BEFORE surgery.
- Must Have Products for a Soft Diet
I’m interested in the latest TMJ disorder research.
- Posts About the Latest TMJD Related Research
- Weekly Round-Ups – these posts cover the latest research and health news that is of interest to TMJ disorder patients
I’m sick of mashed potatoes and need some new recipes!
- Soft Foods for TMJ Disorder Patients – these recipes have different stages of treatments/surgeries in mind – some are no-chew, some are just soft, and still others are completely liquid for those who are post-op or wired shut.
- Choosing a Protein Powder
- Must Have Products for a Soft Diet
- More detailed information on nutrition coming soon!
