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By : Taylor Lawrence
Temporomandibular Joint Dysnfunction aka: TMJ
Tetanus
Lock Jaw
TMJ- The tempromandibular joint acts like a sliding
hinge connecting the jaw bone to the skull. This disorder can cause pain in the jaw joint and its muscles controlling the jaw. The cause of this disorder is difficult to determine and cab be a cause of multiple things. This disorder mainly occurs in woman between the ages 20 and 40.
Tetanus/Lockjaw- Lockjaw. Commonly called tetanus due to the tightening of the jaw and not being able to open the mouth. It is a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system and can ne life threatening, There is no cure for tetanus, but the vaccine has greatly lowered the chances of getting this disease.
Description
TMJ: Joint is damaged by blow or impact Joint is damaged by cartilage or arthritis. Disk erodes or moves out of place.
Tetanus/ Lockjaw: When a deep flesh wound becomes contaminated by
dirt, soil, or fecal matter. Surgical procedures Insect Bites
Causes
TMJ: Pain or tenderness around Jaw Aching pain in or around ear Difficulty or discomfort while chewing Aching Facial pain Locking of the joint, making it difficult to open or close mouth
Tetanus/ Lockjaw: Headache Jaw cramping Trouble Swallowing Seizures fevers
Symptoms
TMJ: Avoid chewing gum or biting on objects. See dentist if you have jaw pain or grind
teeth. Support jaw when yawning.
Tetanus /Lockjaw: Tetanus vaccine
prevention
TMJ: This disorder can go away on its own. Bite guards or therapy Surgery Muscle relaxants
Tetanus/Lockjaw: Tetanus vaccine Physiotherapy Antibiotics surgery
Treatments/ Cures
TMJ: Becoming aware of teeth grinding,
clenching jaw, chewing hard things and tension-related habits.
Tetanus/Lockjaw: Stay on top of vaccinations and always clean out any wounds thoroughly.
Lifestyle of Afflicted
Charts/Graphs
Tetanus Cases by age group
Pictures
http://
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tmj/basics/causes/con-20043566
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tetanus/basics/lifestyle-home-remedies/con-20021956
http://www.mdhil.com/lockjaw-causes-symptoms-and-treatment/
http://www.cdc.gov/tetanus/about/prevention.html
References