Why can't I Suck out of a Straw after Wisdom Teeth Removal and Oral Surgeires?
Posted by Linda Shafto on 8/15/2013 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Why Your Oral Surgeon Tells You Not To Use A Straw After Oral Surgery Procedures?
Recovery Advice for having your Wisdom Teeth Pulled.
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 8/12/2013 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Preparation Advice from the Tooth Fairy for after your wisdom tooth or third molar Extraction. Tips,
What is included with the TheraBite System? An overview of the device, its parts, and what they do.
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 8/7/2013 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
Learn more about what is included in the TheraBite jaw motion rehab system, including parts and their purposes.
Warning: TMD “Diagnostic Tools” Proven To Be Inaccurate
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 8/1/2013 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Does your doctor want to charge you to use EMG, Kinesiography, or Sonography to study or diagnose your TMJ disorder? You might want to get a second opinion.
A new study shows that many electronic diagnostic devices were no better than clinical exams at diagnosing TMJ disorder (TMD).
A new study shows that many electronic diagnostic devices were no better than clinical exams at diagnosing TMJ disorder (TMD).
Do I have to go to the Dentist every six months? Should I?
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 7/29/2013 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Should I go to the dentist every 6 months? How often should I go?
You probably don't need to go that often, but high risk adults, should maybe go even more often. How often should you go?
You probably don't need to go that often, but high risk adults, should maybe go even more often. How often should you go?
Don't risk infection, Most People aren't Washing their Hands or are Doing it Wrong. Are you?
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 7/26/2013 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Do You Wash Your Hands after using the Bathroom?
Most of us don't. New studies show that we often do not wash our hands correctly, or AT ALL.
food poising from dirty hands sickens some 24 million people a year. If you're in the hospital for surgery, chemo, radiation, trauma, or to visit the doctor, you often have a weakened immune system and are at heightened risk for infections. Learn more about how often others fail, and how you can better protect yourself.
Most of us don't. New studies show that we often do not wash our hands correctly, or AT ALL.
food poising from dirty hands sickens some 24 million people a year. If you're in the hospital for surgery, chemo, radiation, trauma, or to visit the doctor, you often have a weakened immune system and are at heightened risk for infections. Learn more about how often others fail, and how you can better protect yourself.
Breakfast Blitz Smoothie. Protein with great seeds and fruit.
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 7/15/2013 to
Liquid & Soft Diets and Recipes
This is a nutritious breakfast smoothie you can put in your travel mug and enjoy on your commute! Its got fruit, yogurt, flax, ginseng and almonds. Yum!
Constipation? Popeyes Power Smoothie
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 6/26/2013 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
As a surgical nurse for many years a common patient complaint is “constipation,” an extremely common side effect of pain medications.
Hopefully Popeye’s power will do the trick with lots of fiber, and most importantly: great taste!
Hopefully Popeye’s power will do the trick with lots of fiber, and most importantly: great taste!
Peak Of Freshness!! Strawberry Lime Smoothies
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 6/19/2013 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
Spring’s freshest berries make this smoothie drink irresistible!!
Is Our PAIN Visible??
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 6/12/2013 to
General Medical and Dental Information
“Subjectivity” is the main issue when asked the question: Are you having any pain”? Now researchers can see where and how pain acts in your brain.
Summer Fresh Mango Smoothie
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 6/12/2013 to
Dysphagia & Oral Motor Control
Treat yourself to this yummi-licious blend of mango, pineapple,banana and honey.
Tips for Great Oral and Dental Care for Patients with Disabilities
Posted by Rob Christensen on 6/10/2013 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Problems with dental care? Quest, the magazine for the MDA Foundation, had a great article by Bill Greenberg with tips and ideas on how to maintain good oral health in people with neuromuscular disease, muscular distrophy, trismus and other disabilities. Tips include special toothbrushes, finding a dentist, and treating trismus.
Need TMJ Relief? Here are Some Easy Self Massage Tips
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/6/2013 to
Jaw Function, Trismus, and Jaw Therapies
TMJ pain is unpredictable and can strike at anytime, and anywhere. Knowing a few tricks to relieve your pain is essential to your comfort and life’s enjoyment.
A Dry Mouth Remedy: Mouth Kote
Posted by Linda Shafto Van Rossen on 2/15/2013 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
I was recently contacted by a friend of mine, who's Mom was suffering from severe dry mouth as a result of chemo and radiation therapy. She had tried all the usual remedies and could find nothing that gave her true relief for more then a few moments. But I had something for her to try...My Salagen Experience: Too Much Saliva vs. Not enough
Posted by Linda Shafto-Van Rossen on 10/8/2012 to
Xerostomia, Dry Mouth
As a patient with Lupus and Sjogren's syndrome, I am always looking for a relief to some of the symptoms. I recently went for my routine 6 month check up with my rheumatologist.Dry Mouth is a major issue for me, so when visiting my doctor I mentioned it to him, and he gave me a prescription for Salagen (pilocarpine) 5 mg. Normal dosing is one 10 mg. pill 3 times-a-day.
Don't recognize that Measurement? Using an international recipe? Here's some help coverting from US to Metric measurements.
Posted by Linda Shafto on 7/19/2012 to
Liquid & Soft Diets and Recipes
ml., cc., oz.,lb., gm.,qt.,pt.,C., Tbsp., or a pinch? All are symbols, weights and measurements we use to cook and combined ingredients. When I was a kid we measured in pounds (lb) ounces (oz) and cups (C). With our changing globalized society we are now seeing more and adapting to the international, or metric measuring system.Very Berry Nutritious Smoothy
Posted by Linda Shafto on 7/18/2012 to
Liquid & Soft Diets and Recipes
This smoothy is always a big hit for a breakfast on the go, with a whole frozen banana and wheat germ to help jump start your day!Cool and Easy Summer Nutrition: Smooth Tomato Gaspacho Soup
Posted by Linda Shafto on 7/6/2012 to
Liquid & Soft Diets and Recipes
Soup anyone? :) My favorite any time of year! The more adventuresome the better. This recipe is from Martha Stewart's Living Magazine Aug. 2011. It is a really easy chop and blend recipe with no cooking required. So full of goodness and flavor... click ahead for full recipe.Internal Derangement: A photographic explaination of the Temporomandibular Joint through MR Imaging
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/25/2012 to
General Medical and Dental Information
Internal derangement is a Temporomandibular Joint disorder which manifests it's self in the abnormal position of the TMJ disk. It is 3-5 times more common in women, then men. You can find the details of this interesting Essay by The Boston University School of Medicine, on Medscape Nurse News.2 in series of 5
Maxillolfacial Jaw Surgery Speedy Recovery Tips
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/25/2012 to
Surgery - Jaw, Facial, Oral, Cosmetic, Orthognathic
After his surgery, Graham created
an awesome list of Recovery Tips on his blog, including both pre-surgery
to-do's and after the surgery advice.
Is the steroid Dexamethasone effective when injected into the TMJ?
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/18/2012 to
Jaw Function, Trismus, and Jaw Therapies
A new double-blind study at University of Groningen showed no increased effectiveness of Dexamethasone to improve TMJ arthrocentesis.
Explaining Your Symptoms: Tips from a Family Physician
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/15/2012 to
General Medical and Dental Information
When it comes to visiting our Doctors and Emergency Rooms some patients overly down-play their symptoms. Rod Moser, PA, PhD has a great piece on WebMD on how to be more accurate and precise when explaining our symptoms for an improved diagnosis and treatment.What To Ask Before Facial, Cosmetic Or Any Surgery To Insure Post Operative Success
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/13/2012 to
Heat & Cold Therapy - Face, Neck Jaw
Your surgery should be as important to your Surgeon as it is to you! Plastic surgeon
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez has some great recommendations for discussing recovery and preparing for the surgery on his blog. Read more to see some of his insights. Less is often More in Treating TMJ Disorders
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/11/2012 to
Jaw Function, Trismus, and Jaw Therapies
Over their lifetime, over three quarters of people can have TMJ
problems, but only 5-10% actually need therapy. These and other
interesting facts on TMJ disorder are reviewed in a great overview
article in the NY Times by Jane Brody. HPV Info Mix Up on New HBO Show "Girls"
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/5/2012 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
Hannah, the spunky central character in the edgy new HBO series “Girls,”
is a creative and endearingly naive 24-year-old bumbling fearlessly
through post-college life.