Long Dental Appointments can cause TMJ issues

A trip to the dentist can cause your TMJ problem to exacerbate, especially if it is a long visit or includes extraction of wisdom teeth. While trauma to TM Joints is often blamed on the dentist the real problem may be the extended wide opening of the jaw procedures...

SPG Blocks lecture in Buenos Aires Presentation

SPG Blocks lecture in Buenos Aires from Ira Shapira 1. ICCMO THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR ORTHOPEDICS BUENOS AIRES MARCH 2017 • SPHENOPALATINE GANGLION BLOCKS • Ira L Shapira DDS, FICCMO, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM 2. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Pterygopalatine...

Ozone Therapy and Myofascial Trigger Point Injections for Masticatory Muscle Pain

A brand new article in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation reports on the efficacy of Ozone Therapy for treating Myofascial Mucle Pain in TMJ Patients. (abstract below) Treatment of Orofacial Pain with Ozone Therapy vs Trigger Point Injections. I utilize Ozone Therapy...