TMJ & JAW PAIN

Are you experiencing jaw pain or discomfort? Do you hear clicking sounds when chewing or speaking? You might be a victim of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), but don't worry, it's not as complicated as you may think. There are plenty of myths and misconceptions surrounding TMD that often lead to confusion and misinformation. In this podcast episode, we'll debunk common myths about TMD to help you understand the condition better and seek appropriate treatment for relief. 

I am repeatedly confronted with beliefs during my consultation hours, and I can also find quite a lot of beliefs on the internet about temporomandibular joint disorders and tinnitus. That's why I thought I'd do a series on truths, half-truths and ferry tails about CMD; also called craniomandibular dysfunction, temporomandibular joint and tinnitus.For more information:https://www.kiefergelenk-zentrum.ch/en/

Today we will discuss the myofascial pain syndrome:what exactly is myofascial pain syndrome?how do you know if you have myofascial pain syndrome in the jaw area?how does it develop?how is the treatment?what is dry needling?

Today we will talk about the following points:what exactly is tinnitus?why can you develop a tinnitus?is there a connection between tinnitus and temporomandibular joint disorders?what can you do?For more information you can also visit our website:https://www.kiefergelenk-zentrum.ch/en/

Today we will talk about TMJ ankylosis and discuss the following points:what is ankylosis?what are typical symptoms for ankylosis?what is the difference between ankylosis and other TMJ disorders?what is the therapy?You can find more information on our website:https://www.kiefergelenk-zentrum.ch/en/treatment

Today we will talk about discopexy. Concerning temporomandibuoar joint (TMJ) discopexy is one oft most performed surgical procedures. We will talk about the following points:what exactly is discopexy?what are the indications?where are the limitations?what about complication?how does exactly the surgical procedure work? are there alternatives for the treatment of disc dislocation/displacement?You can find more information on our website:https://www.kiefergelenk-zentrum.ch/en/treatment

Today we will talk about a surgical procedure in cases of arthritis: condylar shaving and discuss the following points:Indications Preoperative testsExact proceduresHow to replace damaged discLimitation of condylar shaving

Today we will talk about trigeminal neuralgia:what exactly is trigeminal neuralgia?what are the difference between trigeminal neuralgia and temporomandibular joint pain?how can trigeminal neuralgia be treated?

Today we will talk about bite disorder/occlusion problem and discuss the following points:What is a bite disorder?What are the reasons for a bite disorder?Diagnostic toolsTherapy optionsFor more information:https://www.tmj.clinic

Today we will talk about stress and discuss the following points:Definition of stressStress HominesShort-term and long-term stressHow does constant stress affect our masticatory muscles?How can you get out of the stress spiral?For more information:https://www.tmj.clinic

Today we will talk about temporomandibular joint (TMJ) prosthesis and will discuss the following points:Which patients receive a TMJ prosthesis?Are there different types of TMJ prosthesis?Are there any advantages of a stock prothesis?How exactly does the planning and surgery work?What are the risks of such an operation?Does a TMJ prosthesis last forever?Are there factors that tend to reduce the success rate of a temporomandibular joint prosthesis?

Do you suffer from a clicking/cracking sound in your temporomandibular joint? Around 30% of the population have a pure jaw joint click – without pain or restricted movement.What types of cracking in the TMJ are there?Are there any treatment options for a cracking TMJ?What can you do?Is a clicking sound dangerous?For more information: https://www.tmj.clinic

Today we will talk about chronic pain and pain memory. These are the points we will discuss:How does pain arise?What types of pain are there in the jaw and face area?What is a pain memory?How do I avoid a pain memory?How is a pain memory treated?What is it: atypical facial pain?I hope you enjoy this podcast episode. If you have any questions or topic requests, please reach out to me ( info@kiefergelenk-zentrum.ch )

Today we are talking about the topic of temporomandibular arthrosis and the following aspects:What are the early signs of arthrosis?How is osteoarthritis in the TMJ diagnosed?What can you do?How does a joint injection with cortisone work?What does hyaluronic acid do in the TMJ?What is PRP?What if all conservative forms of therapy are unsuccessful?https://www.tmj.clinic

Today it is all about the various open surgical procedures for temporomandibular joint diseases. We will talk about:indications of open surgeryarthroscopyTMJ prosthesisdiscopexydiscus replacementYou can also find more information concerning the surgical procedures on your website:https://www.tmj.clinic

Today it's all about the topic of botulinum toxin for the treatment of the masticatory muscles.We will talk about:what is botulinum-toxin (Botox)?how does it work in masticatory muscles?for whom is it suitable?what are the side-effects?For more information, you can also go to our website:https://www.tmj.clinic

Today we are talking about disc luxation.  We distinguish 2 main forms: one with jaw joint clicking and usually normal mouth opening, and one with a sudden onset of painful restricted mouth opening without clicking of the jaw joint. These are our topics:explanation of the different formstypical symptomstreatment optionsI hope you enjoy the podcast, for more information you can go to our website:www.tmj.clinic

Today we will talk about craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD).  The symptoms include headaches, tinnitus, sleep disorders, depressive moods, restricted mouth opening, swallowing difficulties, back pain, neck/shoulder tension, and much more. Up  to today, many different causes of CMD have been discussed. We will discuss some of the causes and what you can do against it. For more information you can visit our website:https://www.tmj.clinic

Today I would like to introduce to you the temporomandibular joint, the masticatory muscles, and their functions. Don't worry, this is not purely about anatomy, it's more about the fact that many of our complaints and functional limitations can be explained just from anatomy.You can find more information also on our website:http://www.tmj.clinic

Welcome to the new TMJ and jaw pain podcast! Are you tired of suffering from pain and allowing it to dictate your life? TMJ & Jaw Pain is a podcast designed to help you deep dive into the root causes, so you can stop living life with constant pain and anxiety! Created for individuals experiencing and interested in the realities of different joint disorders such as jaw pain, TMJ and their symptoms, including arthrosis, bruxism and headaches.  Join your host, Astrid Kruse Gujer, founder of the Center for Temporomandibular Joint Diseases and a dentistry and medicine professional, as she shares informative advice around topics including clinical symptoms, diagnostic tools, treatment options and how to receive an honest diagnosis. Your pain has brought you to this point, so subscribe and listen to discover a new perspective!