Head-Neck-Systemic Symptoms Associated with TMJ-Cranial-Dental Disorder: summary of a study by Aelred Fonders, D.D.S.
- 1. Jaw Joints
- clicking/popping noise, 100%
- “Z” jaw opening-closing 100%
- head-jaw-neck pain 100%
- subluxation 100%
- 2.Dental wear facets 89%
- Periodontal disease 68%
- Saliva quality or quantity 82%
- 3. Ears hearing loss 97%
- itching 74%
- vertigo 74%
- tinnitus 92%
- excessive ear wax 85%
- ear aches (occasional) 23%
- 4. Head & Neck Pain
- Women Headache (frequent migraine + sinus) 99%
- Men Headache (infrequent migraine, common sinus) 47%
- Neck & Shoulder dull ache 94%
- Neuralgic pains 82%
- 5. Sinus and Throat (except fresh air sleepers)
- Post nasal drip 93%
- Habitual clearing of throat 84%
- Sinusitis 86%
- Chronic colds 58%
- Sneezing 57%
- Hay fever 21%
- Asthma 7%
- 6.Eyes (some symptoms are usually present) 84%
- light sensitivity (frequent)
- blurry vision (common in advanced cases)
- itching or burning (frequent)
- twitching eye lids (periodic)
- infection (very common)
- 7. Hair, Scalp, & Skin
- Dry skin in hands, scalp, face 93%
- Diffuse hair loss (common in women)
- Dry and brittle hair (common in women)
- Skin rashes, dermatitis, acne
- 8. Gut (Gastro-Intestinal) 94%
- Upset stomach & Heart burn 86%
- Constipation (occasional/chronic) 92%
- Bladder infection (women) 26%
- Kidney infections 24%
- Gas and/or itching 29%
- Bed wetting in children 8%
- 9. Gynecological 99%
- Irregular menstrual cycle 99%
- Premenstrual tension 96%
- Cramps or Pain (mid-menstrual) 97%
- Frigidity (usu. After 2 children) 85%
- Miscarriage or infertility 51%
- 10. Mental-Mood
- Depression (esp. during periods) 97%
- Easy irritability (esp. among men) 86%
- Increased nervous tension 86%
- Malaise (“Don’t feel like it”) 61%
- Worrying (esp. women) 84%
- Restless sleep (awake tired) 78%
- Melancholia (not uncommon)
- Hypochondria (frequent in females)
- Forgetfulness (common complaint)
- 11. Skeletal & Appearance
- Backaches and leg aches 47%
- Cold hands and feet 67%
- Numbness in hands and legs 32%
- Facial pallor
- Dull non-sparkling eyes
- 12. Endocrine-Medical
- Low thyroid an almost constant finding
- Thirst not satisfied by water 43%
- Restless nibbling at food (non-satiation)
