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While much of
what we have presented in this website has emphasized the mechanical,
neurologic and muscular issues of TMD, inflammation of the temporomandibular
joints is what drives most TM joint driven disorders (see TMD
DVD for graphic pictures of inflamed TMJ's viewed through the
arthroscope during surgery). That said, nutritional advice should
be incorporated into any TMD treatment plan. The nutritional suggestions
should address at least these two issues:
- Control of inflammation
- Maintain optimum health
while on a soft food diet including a high quality protein drink/meal
replacement
Obviously there
are many nutritional needs not mentioned here, but these two factors
should always enter into case planning. Please
contact me for suggestions about products that satisfy these needs
and have proven to be effective in management of TMD.
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