♥ Wednesday, November 28, 2007 ♥
21:26
Temporomandibular joint disorder
also known as the TMJ Syndrome
is what yours truly is suffering from,
according to the chiropractor that i visited this morning.
It is a condition in which the temporomandibular joint does not function properly - this is the joint that connects the temporal bone (the bone that forms the sides of the scull) with the mandible (the jaw bone). We use this joint more frequently than most of the other joints in our bodies. Every time we talk, chew, bite down, or swallow we put the TMJ to work. This condition produces pain in the muscles and joints of the jaw that can radiate to the face, neck, and head and even the shoulders. There also may be difficulty opening the mouth all the way, or clicking and popping noises when chewing, yawning, or moving the joint. The most common causes of TMJ are a poor bite, and stress, combined with grinding of the teeth, especially at night.
yup, that's what i've got -_-
the chiropractor suggested that i put on a mouth guard when i go to sleep so that it helps to lessen the effects of grinding. i have 2 options: either get it from any sports stores that sell boxing stuff, or go to a dentist to custom make one. the former prolly costs about 20 bucks or so, while the latter costs up to 400 bucks -_-
YOU TELL ME HOW?
