In response to the dramatic increase in opioid abuse in the US, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued new guidelines for doctors treating chronic pain conditions like TMJ, back pain, and others. The goal is to emphasize drug-free treatments whenever possible and specifically to avoid the use of opioids except in [...]
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is a painful condition impacting millions of Americans. Unfortunately, it’s also a condition that often goes undiagnosed due to the diversity of symptoms. If left untreated, TMJ can cause you to experience chronic pain. By learning to identify the symptoms of TMJ, you can hopefully take the first step [...]
If you suffer from migraines, the pain makes a major impact on your life. But for many migraine sufferers, the pain is only part of the problem. Migraines can also lead to serious emotional problems that are just as disabling, if not more so. Depression and Migraines Depression is a disorder in which [...]
Dentures are designed to be worn most of the day. True, most dentures should be taken out at night for cleaning and to allow your gums to rest, but for the rest of the day, it’s expected that you will keep your dentures in. But not all denture wearers will actually keep their dentures in [...]
People are often confused about their headaches. They know they hurt, but they don’t know whether they have tension headaches or migraines. The good news is that you can often tell the difference, which can direct you toward proper treatment. Here’s a quick guide to distinguishing these two types of headaches. Identifying [...]
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