If you are among the 60 million people in the United States affected by TMJ disorder, then you may know what it's like to have your problem be misdiagnosed or go untreated. Perhaps you've undergone unnecessary and costly treatments to no avail. Dr. Uppgaard's "Total Wellness Program" will help you understand this painful condition, relieve its symptoms, prevent its recurrence, and avoid unnecessary surgery. This comprehensive guide also explores the connection TMJ disorder has to fibromyalgia and whiplash.
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"How blessed we are to have the fruits of Dr. Uppgaard's forty-plus years of conservative treatment in easy-to-understand form. How special it is that he has written this book for doctor and patient alike."
--William E. Stein, D.D.S., Feature Editor, "Northwest Dentistry Magazine".
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Dr. Robert O. Uppgaard received his D.D.S. degree from the University of Minnesota. He spent the next six years a s apart-time instructor there and pursued two years of postgraduate study in oral pathology. Following twenty years of general dentistry practice in Minneapolis, he moved to a rural area in northern Minnesota, where h established a family practice with an emphasis on TMJ disorder. For two years he commuted to the University of Minnesota to serve as an assistant professor in a troubleshooting capacity, after which he began his ten-year outcome-based study of TMJ patients. Dr. Uppgaard's practice has been limited to TMJ disorder since 1990.
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Liz, a twenty-year-old who was attending college a great distance from my office, called in and she was experiencing extreme pain, mainly on the left side of her head. Read the first page
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I thought I'd update my earlier review of this book ("A lifeline if book's guidelines..."), now that I have finally had my much-anticipated assessment with the Consultant in the TMJ Unit in the Dental Hospital in March 2004. As a result of following the advice given in the book for many months now, all the Consultant could say to me was, "You've done our job for us. Well done!" I shall not be having any treatment at all from them, unless the TMJ does not continue to improve. They believe that I should be able to put the TMJ behind me if I carry on following the book.
I am not cured yet, but the TMJ no longer rules my life. It is much more tolerable. Of course, I still get some bad days, but the understanding of the condition which the book has given me means that I know what to do to help it improve. The lifestyle modifications I have made to overcome the TMJ are second-nature by now. Although a little restricting, such methods as ensuring proper posture at the computer, modifying eating habits, and performing daily exercises are a small price to pay for relief of TMJ. P.S. I think the fact that the Consultant made a note of the book's name and author speaks volumes!
I am not cured yet, but the TMJ no longer rules my life. It is much more tolerable. Of course, I still get some bad days, but the understanding of the condition which the book has given me means that I know what to do to help it improve. The lifestyle modifications I have made to overcome the TMJ are second-nature by now. Although a little restricting, such methods as ensuring proper posture at the computer, modifying eating habits, and performing daily exercises are a small price to pay for relief of TMJ. P.S. I think the fact that the Consultant made a note of the book's name and author speaks volumes!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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My TMJ was as bad as one could get, and I did not know how I could survive the 6 month waiting list to see my TMJ consultant for the first time. I had reached the point where I could barely touch any part of my face or even brush my hair. I was at the end of my tether. On receiving this book, I initially made the mistake of skimming through it many times, and following certain guidelines only. I only had a slight improvement of my symptoms. However, I persevered, and read and reread it thoroughly, and started to follow all the guidelines religiously. It DID take a while, but after some months I can honestly say that my TMJ symptoms are 10 times better. I am actually starting to wonder whether the Dental Hospital will wonder why I have been referred to them! The biggest improvement I saw was after buying a neck support pillow. Until then I was still in dire straits. It is a gradual process, but well worth persevering. TMJ is a horrible thing, but there is hope.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I am "Cheryl" in chapter 2--you can really use this information to your advantage--I still use many of control ideas every day. With awareness and follow-through comes relief and even prevention for reoccuring problems. You may not remove the cause but have better control of results
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A very good overview
TMJ issues are v common but it is difficult to find concise, accurate information without trawling web forums. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. S Brixey-Williams
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Excellent information, lots of exercises to do. I do a some everyday and they def do help. Highly recommended this book
Published 16 months ago by watchy
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Sorry to say I didn't find this book all that helpful at all really, it looked like it would be full of self-help ideas, but none of them seemed to work or seemed to even make much... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Faith
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good book, lots of info and details, exercises are good, been practising, worth a read for anyone suffereing with tmj...
Published 18 months ago by thesismans
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On The Road To Recovery From TMJ
I have suffered from cluster headaches and throbbing pain behind my eye for years. After having eye tests and numerous visits to the doctors I was given anti depressants (they are... Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2010 by Ms. J. Cochrane
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taking control of tmj review.
i suffered from mild tmj for about a year. again like others i have sought medical help (dentist/GP) i'm actually still waiting for an orthodontist appointment- good old... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by Mr. N. S. Williams
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Taking Control of TMJ
A very useful book if you suffer from TMJ. It makes you realise that you are not the only one who suffers.
Published on 31 May 2009 by S. Harries
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This is a well written, concise guide for TMJ sufferers.
Dr. Uppgaard has given us a blueprint for the conservative treatment of TMD and related conditions. I give this book to all of my TMD patients.
Published on 21 July 1999
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Uppgaard's "Taking Control of TMJ" was a revelation for me.
He accurately described and diagnosed the cause of the muscle pain I had been experiencing for over a year. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 1999
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A must read for anyone suffering from TMJ !
I've suffered from TMJ for 10 years and none of my health care professionals knew how to treat it. This book should be required reading in ALL dental schools! Read more
Published on 7 May 1999
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