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1 By : Taylor Lawrence Temporomandibular Joint Dysnfunction aka: TMJ Tetanus Lock Jaw

2   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

3   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

4   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

5   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

6   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

7   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

8  Charts/Graphs Tetanus Cases by age group

9  Pictures

10   http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/tmj/basics/causes/con-20043566 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.mayoclinic.org/diseases- conditions/tetanus/basics/lifestyle-home- remedies/con-20021956  http://www.mdhil.com/lockjaw-causes-symptoms- and-treatment/ http://www.mdhil.com/lockjaw-causes-symptoms- and-treatment/  http://www.cdc.gov/tetanus/about/prevention.ht ml http://www.cdc.gov/tetanus/about/prevention.ht ml References


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