TMJ Books

I have been using Valerie's trigger point self-therapy techniques for several years on myself and my clients with amazing and tremendous results.

I will definitely recommend this long-awaited book for everyone who suffers from headaches and migraines.

Ray Ang
www.rayang.com
www.rayangacademy.com

This book has excellent pictures of all the trigger point locations and easy to understand directions.

Anyone who suffers from headaches or migraines will benefit greatly from this book. I am a massage therapist and consider this information crucial when educating my clients proper self care. It is extremely easy to understand with clear instructions and great diagrams showing muscles and possible trigger point placements. I am very grateful for this book as it has contributing greatly to my education on helping others with migraines and headaches.

I also have Valerie DeLaune's excellent CD-ROM, "Pain Relief with Trigger Point Self-help." I don't actually suffer from headaches or migraines, myself, but bought this for a friend. The other reviewers have positive experience in using this book, and discuss it very well - I can only add that I think the book is well organized, clearly written, and importantly, has numerous photos.

I've struggled with migraines for 10 years and this book not only gave me an understandable reason why and where the pain was originating (not in my head, where I assumed it started), but it also details how to manipulate those "trigger points" for lasting pain relief. Thank you, Valerie!!!

For the first time I could find a comprehensive textbook on ocllusion and TMJ position, and applying these in practice. Lots of pictures and clinical hints. It's clinically oriented so General dentists should have it as an asset in their libraries.

I've attended over 130 hours of continuing education classes at the Dawson Academy. And, essentially, this book is the teachings of the core concepts of the Dawson philosophy. If you can't afford to spend tens of thousands of dollars like I did attending his center, then this book comes as a close second. The golden nugget of the dawson philosophy is that form follows function. The book is well illustrated with copious amounts of color photos, diagrams and illustrations. I understand that Dr. Dawson did some of the illustrations himself which are fair. I guess I can be a little picky since I have a Master's degree in medical illustration as well as in dentistry. I refer to this book consistently to refresh my memory from the courses I've taken and I also pick up something new each time I read it. The only chapters that I don't pay much attention to are the ones that refer to Dr. Piper's system of classification on TMJ derangements. I tend to refer instead to Dr. Okeson's text book on TMD disorders which is a simpler system for the general dentist. I feel I would have to attend a few of Dr. Piper's course before I felt comfortable using his system. In a nutshell, this is probably Dr. Dawson's final gift to the dental community as he enters his twilight years. He is one of the living legends that I have the greatest respect for. His philosophy ties in well with other master dentists such as Dr. Frank Spear, Dr. John Kois, and Dr. Terry Tanaka.

Pete has really tied these two topics together nicely, transforming a dry and boring topic into a sexy, stimulating meal for your grey matter.
Illustrations are fair, content superb, priced well, but with a terrible cover.....
EDUCATE YOURSELF AND STIMULATE YOUR MATES

This book has all of the latest in TMJ and full mouth reconstructive cases. It's a little pricey but so far it has been worth it...

This book is excellent for dentist who want to achieve great results in their work!!!!

This author is the only one who seems to know anything about this disorder. I also thought he really cares because the cost of the book is such a small amount to part with.

I bought his other book for $10, Taking control of tmj

I spent about alot of money going to numerous dentists, doctors, chiropractors and no one taught me what this guy knows. I was very stressed out about what I was going through, but his book gave me more peace of mind. He explains whats going on with you also and how to correct it. Very inexpensive for what you get!

Dr.Goddard, who practices at the University of California, San Francisco Center for TMD, has written an excellent and very useful book for anyone who has a TMJ disorder. He provides an overview of the disorder and a first-rate self-care section with many tips on how to manage the problem. This is a must-read book for anyone who suffers from TMJ.

This is an excellent introduction to the causes and treatment of this debilitating disorder. I found it very helpful.

I purchased this CD on the recommendation from my physical therapist. I have found it helpful, not only for overcoming habitual teeth clenching while I sleep, but also learning to let go of all my muscles and relax better. I have also found that I seem less vulnerable to getting stressed out when I listen consistently. I have a young daughter who has trouble getting to sleep, and it also helps her go right to sleep. Sometimes my kids fight over who gets the cd at night.

The title of your book is very good as TMJ does have indeed many many faces. Unfortunately the medical and dental communities ingeneral tend to treat TMJ in the traditional dogmas of the past forty years or more. I am a dentist who treats TMJ problems with functonal jaw orthopedics and when done correctly this technigue "unmasks" TMJ as the true culprit as the causitive factor of most all chronic headaches, neck aches and other associated head and neck pain problems. The most common ailment associated with TMJ is the chronic headache including migraine. Thousands of cases have been resolved using functional jaw orthopedics.

If you (or a loved one or a patient) have TMJ (TemporoMandibular Joint) problems (pain, clicking, and/or decreased opening of your mouth), this book will walk you through the steps to arrive at a diagnosis. While not written for the layperson, most people with a strong medical background (and possibly a medical dictionary) will have no problem understanding this book.

Detailed instructions and plenty of pictures set this book apart from other TMJ disorder manuals. Not much on treatment, but this book will help you arrive at a correct diagnosis and a way to objectively track treatment with diagrams.

If you want detailed treatment plans, look elsewhere. But before treatment can begin, the exact nature of the problem should be understood, and this is the book to help you do just that.

Price is high, so be on the look out for a used copy or a good sale.

This book in may opinion is the best for comprehending the anatomy as well as the classification of the different disorders in the TMJ area and the surgery technique, is a petty that is so difficult to find it. I had the opportunity to use it in my resident years and now i am trying hard to get it for myself. Conclusion for me is the bible in the TMJ disorder

this cd-rom is great because you can understand the anatomy and physiology of the jaws using easily understandable explanations enhanced with great illustrations, photographs, and real sounds; TMJ Tour also has a good work about why jaw pain or popping noises, muscle tension headaches and joint disorders. TMJ Tour is an excellent learning tool and GREAT reference for TMJ anatomy, function, and disorders and the best now in spanish too.

I also found this book by accident: I was at the library while looking for books about shoulder pain and finger numbness. I was amazed to find out that my new pain was possibly related to my TMJ. My dentist, who I had once thought was excellent, sold me a very expensive night guard but never mentioned that a few exercises might immediately ease the pain in my jaw, lessen my headaches, and give me a sense that there is actually something that I could do to help myself. For helping me to understand the link between TMJ and other body pain and for giving me some tools to lessen that pain, I give this book 5 stars. (I am going to suggest to my dentist that he recommend this book to all his TMJ patients.)

This compact book is a treasure throve of great advice for tmj sufferers. It contains exercises, advice, everything needed to control tmj and more. And in an easy to read format. Exercise illustrations are also easy to follow.

It is nice to know that some people got help from this book. I did not, and here is why : The book is badly organized and the information while helpful is not straigh-forward.

2 years ago, I started having extreme pain chewing, and pain in my molars. I went to the dentist many times who did not find anything wrong with my teeth. I got a mouth guard and went to a oral surgeon and got MRI's etc. Nothing did help. After about 8 months my upper teeth ceased to hurt, but 2 lower rear molars still hurt, 1 even had a root canal and continued to hurt. My problem is tooth pain, and that is why I bought this book. There is little to help with the tooth pain issue in this book, and I once again thought it might be dental and got another root canal. That tooth continues to hurt as well. More trips to the dentist for maliclusion fixes, and examinations for cracked teeth turned up nothing. I have now scheduled an appt with the physical therapist to see if I can find a correlation between TMJ and my tooth pain. I have also visited a neurologist as well as an ENT. No one has any answers. I will try to go the TMJ route again. The pain is so bad I want to resign from my job and live with my parents ( I am 36 mind you).

I am going to try to find another book on Amazon that may help me better. This isn't a terrible book, but didn't help me very much other than to give some hope. There has got to be a better book out there.

Good luck if you are in a similar situation. You have my empathy.

I am a general dentist in state of Oregon. I loan this book to my patient who has TMD or think he/she has TMD. (Everyone has TMJ but not everyone has TMD) I let them read this book for couple weeks and a short follow up visit. Most patients are amazed how much better they feel by following the instructions from this book. I highly recommend this book. Simple diagram and easy to read instructions. Patient treat themselves without medication is a wonderful thing!
Chris Tiu DMD

Hi. I rate this book 1 star not because it is a poorly written book, but to bring to your attention that this book, in regards to "self help" does not work for everyone.

I bought this book due to all of the 5 star reviews and declarations that individuals found immediate relief from some of the things in this book. I am very happy for their results. I wasn't expecting immediate relief, but I was expecting more effective self-help techniques and less recommendations to go to more doctors and spend more money.

Everything I found in this book I have found numerous times on the internet for free. The self-help area did not work for me. The recommendations to go to different doctors was not what I wanted, as I've already spent $9K on the problem.

It's a well written, informative book if you've done no research on your own about TMJ dysfunction. However, I think you can find everything in this book pretty easily on the internet for free.

I have suffered from night time bruxism (teeth grinding) and daytime jaw clenching for years, with its resultant headaches and facial/jaw pain. It has always come and gone, usually worsening about a month after a stressor. An acrylic nightguard worn during sleep used to be all it took to keep the offending behavior at bay, but that has not worked perfectly for the last year. After a particularly severe bout with all-day facial pain, I was desperate and willing to try anything. For the price, this CD seemed a reasonable solution to try. I've used it for slightly over one week now. Not only am I sleeping more soundly and waking more rested, I must be grinding less, because my facial pain is now 90% better...it was slightly better the morning after the first listen, and it's been improving ever since. Scott's voice is relaxing (though not quite as soothing as Brit Cherith Powell's voice on the cassette from "The Self-Hypnosis Kit" [which unfortunately does not come in CD form], which I also recommend), as are the visualizations, and I do prefer his technique of imagining tightening and relaxing various muscles versus actual muscle movement. I'm not certain a complete cure for bruxism exists, but I am thrilled with my current level of improvement, and will continue to listen to this CD every night before bed.

I was hoping for a guided meditation CD that was specific to TMJ. However, this CD was simply a nondescript single hypnosis session. If your unfamiliar with medical hypnosis, this CD will not further your understanding, nor will it explain the process and benefits of such practices. I would not recommend this CD if your struggling with TMJ.

I was a bit skeptical of this, especially since the first review shown suspiciously echoes the language in the CD's marketing materials. (Hmm.)But since my $400 nightguard only protects my teeth from the grinding and doesn't actually prevent the grinding itself, and because I hope to one day be rid of the goofy, unsexy, and uncomfortable apparatus entirely, I thought I'd give it a try. On first listen, I thought, "OK, yeah, this is just another relaxation/guided meditation thing, with a few jaw images thrown in." But I did feel more relaxed, and the whole thing takes only about 20 minutes, so I kept using it the next couple of nights. After 3 nights, I definitely noticed that my jaw and face pain had lessened during the day. I'm not sure if I've stopped grinding/clenching entirely (I tend to doubt it's 100% gone), although my husband says he doesn't hear it anymore, but my mouth and teeth feel noticeably better, and I've found that I clench and tighten less during the day too. I should also mention that my grinding was pretty severe, and I once supposedly chipped a tooth because of it. Anyway, I'd recommend this CD even if it doesn't cure you 100%, because it does help at least greatly relax the area (and your whole body, actually, and it's soothing and pleasant to listen to.

I have been suffering with TMJ syndrome for aprox 10 years...This tape has helped somewhat...while it is not a cure all...It is one part of my healing process. I would recommend this tape to TMJ patients..Good luck to all of you

I bought this because I tend to grind my teeth at night. I listen to it before I go to sleep and it has helped me to relax. It also makes me aware that I am clenching my jaw and other muscles. It hasn't completely eliminated the grinding but I do feel better in the morning.