Headache? Ear problems? Jaw clicking? Neck …

1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION THE TMJ SYSTEM . PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM PRIOR TO YOUR DOCTOR'S. Self Evaluation Test CONSULTATION. GIVE THE COMPLETED FORM TO YOUR. 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 roaring sounds in 2. Test these muscles for tenderness: 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. Right side Lack of mobility (reduced neck Headache?)

2 Ear problems? Temporalis Lateral Pterygoid Left side rotation). Jaw deviates to Neck stiffness one side on opening Jaw clicking? Shoulder aches Limited jaw opening Tingling or numbness in arms and fingers Neck tension? THROAT SYMPTOMS. Throat soreness 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 1274 ENG 07/11 IMPORTANT INFORMATION. to test for TMJ Disorder. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MYOFUNCTIONAL RESEARCH CO. Visit for more information THE TMJ SYSTEM IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

3 What is the TMJ? How the The TMJ System relaxes jaw and neck muscles, The TMJ (Temporo-Mandibular Joint) is where TMJ System works relieves pressure on the TMJ, limits grinding, 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 each ear then fully opening and closing your joints when placed in the mouth.

4 They also automatically 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 tight and painful muscles around the jaws, head and mouth breathing and grinding you put the tips of your little fingers into your 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.

5 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 Mouldable for customised which push the jaw back. bite correction Myofunctional habits such as bruxing Low profile for patient comfort (grinding of teeth) and mouth breathing. Tension resulting in clenching and grinding. What to expect and easy speech Aerofoil shape for joint 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.

6 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.