IMPORTANT INFORMATION THE TMJ SYSTEM™

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM PRIOR TO YOUR DOCTOR’S CONSULTATION. GIVE THE COMPLETED FORM TO YOUR Self Evaluation Test DOCTOR AT YOUR NEXT VISIT

1. do you suffer from: HEADACHES EAR SYMPTOMS • Headaches Front of head Ear pain • Jaw clicking and pain Back of head Right side • Neck pain Migraines Left side • Muscular stiffness Facial pain Clogged, itchy ears • Facial pain Sinus pain Balance problems • Ear pain Hissing, buzzing or JAW SYMPTOMS 2. Test these muscles for tenderness: roaring sounds in Clicking or popping the ears (tinnitis) jaw joints (TMJs) Right side EYE PAIN Left side Pain behind eyes Jaw locking Blurred vision (open or closed) NECK SYMPTOMS Grating sounds Neck pain Pain in either TMJ Lack of mobility Right side (reduced neck Headache? Temporalis Lateral Pterygoid Left side rotation) Jaw deviates to Neck stiffness Ear problems? one side on opening Shoulder aches Limited jaw opening Tingling or numbness in arms and fingers Jaw clicking? THROAT SYMPTOMS Throat soreness Neck tension? Tongue pain (one side)

CONSULT YOUR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL TMJs Sternomastoid FOR ADVICE ON TMJ TREATMENT It could be USUALLY ONE SIDE IS MORE TENDER THAN THE OTHER TMJ Disorder If you have suffered from the above symptoms for some time and the muscles indicated are tender to palpation, plus the TMJ’s hurt when tested, you should ask your doctor or health professionals IMPORTANT INFORMATION to test for TMJ Disorder. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MYOFUNCTIONAL RESEARCH CO.

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What is the TMJ? How the The TMJ System™ relaxes jaw and neck muscles, ™ relieves pressure on the TMJ, limits grinding, The TMJ (Temporo-Mandibular Joint) is where TMJ System works and can reduce head and neck pain. the mandible (the lower jaw) joins the temporal bone of the skull. This joint moves every time you eat, talk and The TMJ System™ is comprised of a series of soft intra- swallow. It is, therefore, one of the most frequently used oral appliances specifically designed to assist in the joints of the body. diagnosis and symptom relief of TMJ disorder. TMJ™ Appliance You can locate the TMJ and feel it working by pressing The appliances have a thick section at the back which For immediate symptom relief. your fingertips immediately in front of relieves pressure by gently decompressing the inflamed joints when placed in the mouth. They also automatically each ear then fully opening and closing your • Tongue Tag and Tongue Guard – mouth. You can also feel the TMJ in motion if correct the alignment of the lower jaw and stretch the corrects poor oral habits such as you put the tips of your little fingers into your tight and painful muscles around the jaws, head and mouth breathing and grinding • Double mouthguard effect – ear canal (with the fingernail backwards) then pressing neck area, resulting in an immediate decrease in pain. limits bruxing forward as you open and close your jaw. Over long periods, this helps to decrease long term • Aerofoil shape – for joint If you have TMJ Disorder this exercise may be painful. pain. Bruxing (grinding of teeth) is also prevented by the decompression Most symptoms, however, are located patented aerofoil shaped base and dual moulded design. away from the TMJ.

Causes of TMJ Disorder

TEETH • Misaligned teeth, missing teeth and poor TMD™ Appliance dental work including orthodontics. Customisable, easy speech, ideal for daytime use. MUSCLES • Incorrect swallowing habits from childhood Temporo-Mandibular Joint which push the jaw back. • Mouldable – for customised bite correction • Myofunctional habits such as bruxing • Low profile – for patient comfort (grinding of teeth) and mouth breathing. and easy speech What to expect • Aerofoil shape – for joint • Tension resulting in clenching and grinding. decompression JAW The appliance should be used for one hour a day and overnight while sleeping. With good compliance, • Incorrect jaw growth causing mismatch of symptoms should reduce in the first few days but the upper and lower jaws. sometimes several weeks of use is necessary before • Trauma such as a fall or car accident pain relief is experienced. Continue to use the (very common in whiplash injuries). appliance for a minimum of 30 to 60 days after which • Degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis. you can determine how much continued use is needed to maintain symptom relief.