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.
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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

My Salagen Experience: Too Much Saliva vs. Not enough
Posted by Linda Shafto-Van Rossen on 10/8/2012 to
Xerostomia, Dry Mouth

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

Very Berry Nutritious Smoothy
Posted by Linda Shafto on 7/18/2012 to
Liquid & Soft Diets and Recipes

Cool and Easy Summer Nutrition: Smooth Tomato Gaspacho Soup
Posted by Linda Shafto on 7/6/2012 to
Liquid & Soft Diets and Recipes

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

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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

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

Less is often More in Treating TMJ Disorders
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/11/2012 to
Jaw Function, Trismus, and Jaw Therapies

HPV Info Mix Up on New HBO Show "Girls"
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/5/2012 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy

HPV Vaccine May Prevent Recurring Cancers
Posted by Rob Christensen on 4/3/2012 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
A new study shows that the HPV vaccine may reduce the risk of HPV-related disease.
Prelim Results from Seven Year Study on TMJ disorder (TMJD)
Posted by Rob Christensen on 11/15/2011 to
Jaw Function, Trismus, and Jaw Therapies

Preliminary Results Released from Seven Year Study on TMJ disorder (TMJD) by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). The study, Orofacial Pain: Prospective Evaluation and Risk Assessment (OPPERA), collected excellent data on the risks for TMJD.
New study on increases in throat cancers from HPV.
Posted by Rob Christensen on 10/7/2011 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy

Doctors connect the increase to HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer, and which a new vaccine has stirred controversy.
“It’s very clear that this is becoming a major epidemic,” said Dr. Kevin J. Cullen.
How to clean and refresh the XEROS System Mouthpieces
Posted by Rob Christensen on 8/18/2011 to
Xerostomia, Dry Mouth

How to clean the XEROS System Bottle and Tubing
Posted by Rob Christensen on 8/4/2011 to
Xerostomia, Dry Mouth

Cleaning Tips for the OraStretch press and Therabite Jaw Motion Rehab Systems
Posted by Rob Christensen on 8/2/2011 to
OraStretch Press
Tips for keeping the OraStretch press and Therabite system clean.
A GREAT Berry Recipe for a Summer Fruit Smoothies.
Posted by Rob Christensen on 8/1/2011 to
Liquid & Soft Diets and Recipes

Details and links in the full post.
New XEROS Dry Mouth Pump for severe chronic dry mouth from radiation of head, neck, oral and nasal cancer
Posted by Rob Christensen on 4/15/2011 to
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy

The XEROS Dry Mouth Pump provides continual hydration throughout the day and night by providing small amounts of liquid to the mouth via a controllable pump for improved hydration, function and health.
Getting ready for Jaw Surgery? Be prepared for that Le Fort or Sagittal Split Osteotomy.
Posted by Rob Christensen on 1/27/2011 to
Surgery - Jaw, Facial, Oral, Cosmetic, Orthognathic
Here is a great blog on a going through the process of a bi-maxillary osteotomy, including a Le Fort I Maxillary Osteotomy and a Sagittal Split Mandibular Osteotomy. http://realityalwaysbites.wordpress.com/
Click to the full post for some suggestions on what to bring to the hospital with you.
Click to the full post for some suggestions on what to bring to the hospital with you.