The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint located just before your ears on either side of your head. These joints attach your mandible (jawbone) with your temporal bone (skull). One of the most complex joints in the body is considered the TMJ, which rotates and moves laterally in each direction. This joint allows you to chew, drink, talk and yawn in tandem with other muscles and ligaments. If you have a muscle, bone, or other tissue problem in and around the TMJ area, you may develop a Temporomandibular Joint Disorder.

What Are the Symptoms of a Temporomandibular Joint Disorder?

Symptoms of TMDs include pain around the ear, jaw, face, and/or temple muscles. In addition, other symptoms may be problems with the mouth opening and closing, and when you chew, yawn or the mouth opens, you may hear a clicking or grinding noise. TMDs are often a link to headaches and neck pain. If you experience any of those symptoms, please consult your doctor or dentist.

What causes TMD?

A combination of factors such as jaw trauma and joint disease, for example, arthritis – are the cause of TMD. Bruxism (tooth clenching or grinding) and tension of the head or neck muscle is thought to aggravate the symptoms of TMD. For instance, stress may also factor in q . It is not clear though whether stress causes or is the net result of TMDs. Some additional issues that may contribute to TMDs are ill-fitting dentures and habits like nervous biting or chewing.

Can an SPG Block Help?

Absolutely! Please go to sphenocath.ca for more information and for a list of practitioners in your area, please call our office at 1.866.764.0674 or reach out to us via our contact page. We are here to answer your questions and point you in the right direction for all of our SphenoCath® treatment options. Our Instagram page also features a ton of great information noting the signs and symptoms around headache and facial pain.

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WHO WOULD BE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR SPHENOCATH TREATMENT IN CANADA?

Because SphenoCath^® is non-invasive and non-operative, for most patients – including pregnant females and elderly patients, it is safe and secure. This direct treatment offers almost instant relief that can last for up to a few months. SphenoCath^® treats patients with headaches, craniofacial pain, migraines, temporomandibular joint disorder or trigeminal neuralgia.

If you can lie on your back with your feet mildly elevated, the SphenoCath^® procedure takes less than an hour. The flexible SphenoCath^® plastic catheter – guided by a fluoroscope, is inserted into the nasal passage. The medication is supplied straight over the sphenopalatine ganglion via the catheter to target the thin membrane. The ganglion is a known center of nerve activity in the craniofacial region, so it offers relief from headaches and other pains by numbing surplus activity around the ganglion.

HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT?

When visit one of our SphenoCath^® partners, we walk through a complete evaluation of your medical records. This ensures that you tolerate the fluoroscopic indicator and medication in use. The treatment is suitable for most individuals. After the treatment, normal day to day activities can be restarted within 10-20 minutes.

SphenoCath^® offers an innovative and efficient treatment for chronic migraines, chronic headaches, and other types of serious pain. If SphenoCath^® is of interest to you, contact us today. The CB Medical Instagram page also provides great information around the signs and symptoms for chronic headaches and facial pain.

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