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Jaw joint disorders

Jaw joint disorders: Introduction

Jaw joint disorders: Any condition involving the jaw joint. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Jaw joint disorders is available below.

Symptoms of Jaw joint disorders

• Jaw pain
• Pain when chewing
• Limited jaw movement
• Jaw locking
• Radiating facial pain
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Treatments for Jaw joint disorders

• Varies depending on cause but is aimed at alleviating pain and jaw noises, improving jaw function and improving ability to carry out normal daily functions. Tools that may be used include: physiotherapy, relaxation and stress management, behavior modification therapy, medication, warm or cold packs, avoid stress on the jaw (limit excessive jaw movement), eat softer foods, oral appliances and surgery
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Jaw joint disorders?

• Misdiagnosis of Jaw joint disorders

Causes of Jaw joint disorders

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Less Common Symptoms of Jaw joint disorders

• Nausea
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Misdiagnosis and Jaw joint disorders

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Jaw joint disorders: Research Doctors & Specialists

Research related physicians and medical specialists:

• Bone, Joint and Orthopedic Specialists:
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
  • Rheumatology (Arthritis / Joint Pain)
• Face / Facial / Oral Health Specialists:
  • Oral Pathology
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Facial Plastic Surgery
• Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:
  • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)
  • Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)
  • Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck
• Dental Health Specialists:
  • General Dentistry
  • Pediatric Dentistry (Child Dental)
  • Public Health Dentistry
  • Endodontics
  • Oral Pathology (Mouth Specialist)
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (Mouth / Facial Surgery)
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Hospitals & Clinics: Jaw joint disorders

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Jaw joint disorders:

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Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Jaw joint disorders, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Jaw joint disorders: Broader Related Topics

• Head conditions
• Oral conditions
• Musculoskeletal conditions
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Types of Jaw joint disorders

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