"Around half a million Irish people suffer from what is called 'temporomandibular disorder', with women affected at a higher rate than men. Discomfort, clicking and pain in the jaw can be at best a nuisance, and at worst debilitating. People who suffer from temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which refers to a variety of conditions that affect the jaw area, can experience stress, chronic pain and poor sleep."
"So why does it happen and what can be done about it? Discomfort, clicking and pain in the jaw can be at best a nuisance, and at worst debilitating. People who suffer from temporomandibular disorder (TMD), which refers to a variety of conditions that affect the jaw area, can experience stress, chronic pain and poor sleep. It's estimated that around 550,000 in Ireland have some form of TMD, and it affects women at a higher rate than men."
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) encompasses various jaw conditions causing discomfort, clicking, pain, stress, chronic pain, and poor sleep. Approximately 550,000 people in Ireland have some form of TMD, with women affected more often than men. Causes include joint dysfunction, muscle overuse, bruxism, trauma, arthritis, hormonal and psychosocial factors. Diagnosis relies on clinical assessment and imaging when needed. Management emphasizes conservative measures: self-care, physical therapy, bite splints, stress management, and analgesics; cognitive behavioral approaches help chronic pain. Minimally invasive procedures or surgery are reserved for refractory cases. A multidisciplinary approach improves outcomes.
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