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Thursday, January 26th, 2012
The problem with your teeth may not be all in your mind. But, it may not be in your teeth. Dentist not properly trained to recognize the signs of TMJ and TMD end up performing unnecessary surgeries like root canals. When the surgery does not result in the expected relief, persistent tooth pain will require a specialist. This could be neuromuscular dentist.
TMD may get better on its own. But, if this does not occur. Any of the following symptoms can persist.
- Toothache
- Headache
- Jaw locking
- Popping, clicking, or grating sound when closing or opening the mouth
- Ear pain
- Neck ache
- Joint pain
- Pain in the face
- Pain
Temporomandibular Muscle Disorders can cause difficulty in eating, swallowing, chewing, and speaking. When the nagging pain continues and no apparent medical reason found, your physician may attribute the symptoms to being psychosomatic. But, the root of problem lies in a real physical disorder, caused by problems with the joints and muscles that connect the lower jaw to the skull.
Medical Coverage
Not all insurance plans cover treatment for TMJ. You will have to check with your physician or insurance provider. They can provide you with a comprehensive list of treatments that are covered.
Some of the major healthcare insurers like Aetna will not cover treatments or diagnostic procedures considered medically unnecessary or experimental.
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Thursday, December 16th, 2010
Coxsackie virus is seen most in children under 10 years of age. But adults do contract the virus. It is contagious. The incubation period may vary from 2-35 days depending on virus type. It can cause HFMD (hand foot mouth disease). The virus is more prevalent in the summertime. Common symptoms consist of:
- Fever
- Rash
- Poor appetite
- Sore throat
- Feeling tired
- Painful blisters (sores) on the hands, mouth and feet
- Mild flue like symptoms
- Nausea
- No symptoms
- Abdominal discomfort
- Muscle aches
- Headaches
- Red blisters on the gums, cheeks and palate
- Hemorrhagic Conjunctivitis (infection which affects the whites of the eyes) eye pain is present
- Temporary loss of toenails and fingernails
Most cases of Coxsackie virus are simple and tend to resolve in about 7-10 days. There is no vaccine or anti-bacterial treatment for Coxsackie virus; fever can be alleviated with Tylenol or Motrin. To relieve other symptoms:
- Cold milk will help soothe mouth sores
- Drink plenty of fluids to help avoid dehydration
- Stay away from acidic juices to prevent increase oral irritation of sores.
- Topical solutions containing Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for foot and hand discomfort.
Be especially aware and contact your doctor if any of the following occurs:
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) about 70 percent of patients with Lyme disease had migrating tooth pain; and 35 percent of this group had unnecessary oral surgery like root canals and tooth extractions when there was no existence of dental or periodontal disease.
Lyme disease is a tickborne infection (TBI). It has been traditionally associated with the deer (Ixodes scapularis) and black legged (Ixodes pacificus) ticks infected with the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) bacterium. When ticks feed upon animals infected with Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium they become infected. They in turn transmit the bacteria to humans and other non-infected animals as they feed upon them for blood. Because the Lyme disease bacteria have been found in blood concerns have been raised about the likelihood of contracting Lyme disease through blood transfusion. Under current regulations those testing positive cannot be blood donors.
Lyme disease can be difficult to detect because it can mimic the symptoms of a vast number of disorders. It is often called the great pretender or mimic. Tests designed to detect the disease often come up a false positive or do not detect it at all.
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
Burning mouth syndrome usually begins suddenly with no warning. There is a chronic burning or scalding sensation involving the tongue, lips, gums, palate or cheeks. It affects women more often than men; and tends to occur in midlife around the age of 50. Some studies suggest that there are factors which can increase the risk. Primarily:
- Stress
- Prior dental work
- Medications
- Food Allergies
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Traumatic events in life
There are two types of burning mouth syndrome.
- Idiopathic/primary) where the cause is unknown
- Secondary where the cause can be traced to its source
Secondary burning mouth may be caused by any one of the following:
- Stress
- Dry mouth(xerostomia
- Thrush
- Yeast infections
- Geographic tongue
- Damage to nerves controlling the taste buds
- Bruxism(involuntary grinding of teeth especially during sleep)
- Nutritional deficiencies (B vitamins, zinc and iron)
- Food allergies
- Mouthwashes (especially those containing alcohol)
- Soda pop
- Change in hormone level as occurring during menopause
- Citrus foods
- Toothpastes (whitening and tartar control varieties)
- Capsaicin(found in peppers and pain relief creams)
- Bulimia
- Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Acid reflux
- Oral candidiasis
- Dentures that do not fit
- Allergic reaction to denture materials
- Hypersensitivity to mercury
Symptoms of burning mouth syndrome
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