A Clicking, Popping Pain Stop Ignoring Your TMJ Problems
A sudden headache can bring your day to a screeching halt. The intense pain makes it nearly impossible to focus on work, run errands, or enjoy your favorite hobbies. You miss out a lot when all you want to do is lay in a dark room and wait for your headache to pass. Headaches can be brought on by a number of conditions, but last year, many Americans were shocked to learn their regular headaches were caused by their jaw! The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the lower jaw to the skull and acts as a hinge for talking and eating. TMJ disorder (TMD) is a general term for when tension in the jaw muscles causes headaches, neck pain, and other unpleasant symptoms. Common symptoms of TMD are: • Headaches • Facial pain or tenderness around the jaw joint area • Difficulty opening the mouth very wide • Jaw “locking”
• Clicking, grating, or popping sounds when opening and closing the mouth • Toothaches • Earaches • Difficulty chewing • Neck pain • Upper shoulder pain • Ringing in the ears You don’t have to live with this pain! Stop reaching for heating packs or painkillers to deal with TMD and get to the root of the problem! TMJ pain can be a symptom of dental trouble, like teeth grinding, trauma, or a misaligned bite. These are things your dentist can help with! They can check your teeth and jaw for irregularities. Depending on your unique situation, your dentist may recommend certain treatments. Night Guard If your TMD is the result of grinding or clenching your teeth, your dentist may create a custom-
designed mouthpiece for you to wear when sleeping. Nightguards are used to stop your teeth from grinding together and gently separate the upper and lower teeth to prevent clenching. Nightguards create less tension in your jaw joints, alleviating pain. Bite Adjustments When teeth are misaligned, it caused extra stress on the jaw to bite or chew. When misalignment results in TMJ pain, your dentist may recommend a treatment called occlusal equilibration. This is when your dentist reshapes the chewing surface in your mouth to improve your bite and bring your upper and lower teeth together in a more natural way. Don’t let TMD take another year of your life. Our offices are ready to handle TMJ problems quickly and effectively. Free yourself from headaches and jaw pain by calling 619-265-2467 and scheduling your evaluation today!
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How to Make Your Own Sauerkraut
Cabbage is in season right now, which means it’s the perfect time to try your hand at making sauerkraut. The fermented cabbage requires only two ingredients, keeps for months, and is packed with beneficial probiotics.
Ingredients
Equipment
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2 lbs cabbage
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Jar
4 tsp fine sea salt
Lid with airlock
Something to weigh down cabbage, ideally made of a nonreactive material like glass
Directions
1. Remove outer leaves from cabbage. Slice very thinly. 2. In a large bowl, combine cabbage and salt. Let stand for 20 minutes. 3. Squeeze cabbage to release juices.
4. Transfer to a jar and press down
cabbage until completely submerged in its juices. Weigh down cabbage.
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5. Seal jar with airlock. Let cabbage sit at room temperature and away from sunlight for one month. Once fermented, transfer to the fridge. Sauerkraut will keep for six months to one year.
Let the cabbage continue to soak and release juices for another 20 minutes.
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