TMJ Disorder:
An estimated 10 million Americans suffer fromTemporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ). This is the joint that connects the bone that forms the sides of the skull with the jaw bone. This disorder can cause pain in the muscles and joints of the jaw and can sometimes radiate to the face, neck and shoulders.
| Difficulty Opening The Mouth Wide | Pressure Behind The Eyes | Grinding Of The Jaw | Dizziness |
| Popping Noises Occur When Eating | Muscle Spasms Of The Face | Headaches | Tinnitus |
| Clicking Noise In The Jaw Joint | Grinding Of The Teeth | Toothaches |
| Clenching The Teeth Especially At Night | Clenching Teeth If Blood Sugar Is Low | Poor Dental Work | Poor Bite |
| Holding A Phone Between The Shoulder & Jaw | Hard Blows To The Chin Or Jaw | Thumb Sucking | Whiplash |
| Chewing On Only One Side Of The Mouth | Excessive Gum Chewing | Stress |
TMJ Test As Follows:
Place your little fingers in your ears so that hearing is obstructed. Then slowly open and close your mouth. If you hear any clicking, poping or grinding noises, the jaw may be missaligned. If any of the above symptoms are present, see a qualified Doctor or Dentist.
For Adults With TMJ, The Followig Supplements May Be Helpful:
- Calcium 2,000 mg. per day
- Magnesium 1,500 mg. per day
- Chondroitin Sulfate 1,000 mg. per day
- Glucosamine Sulfate as directed on the label
- EPA as directed on the label
- MSM 1,000 mg. three times per day
- SAMe 400 mg. two times per day
- Vitamin B Complex 100 mg. of each three times per day
- Vitamin B-5 100 mg. two times per day
- Coenzyme Q-10 60 mg. per day
- Coenzyme A as directed on the label
- L-Tyrosine 500 mg. per day
- Multi Vitamin as directed on the label
- Mineral Complex as directed on the label
- Vitamin C 2,000 mg. four times per day
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