Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Alternate Names : Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome, TMJ, Costen's Syndrome
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Prevention of temporomandibular joint disorders is not always possible.
However, these measures may be helpful in avoiding or minimizing TMJ:
Avoid postural problems by setting up work areas ergonomically and using a
telephone headset.
Correct oral habits such as teeth grinding and yawning widely.
Seek effective treatment for diseases such as osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.
Use dental devices to correct abnormalities of the joint or help prevent
teeth grinding.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Prolonged temporomandibular joint disorders may result in deformity of the
joint. Poor alignment of the jaw or teeth can also result. The main long-term
effect is frustration from the symptoms. For many people with TMJ, there are no
long-term effects.
What are the risks to others?
Temporomandibular joint disorders are not contagious. They pose no risk to
others.
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