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| Introduction | p. VI |
| A Cure for the "Common" Headache | p. 1 |
| Case histories | |
| Simple tests to determine whether or not your pain is due to TMJ dysfunction syndrome | |
| Exercises to help you understand the nature of TMJ dysfunction | |
| An explanation of tooth clenching and grinding and how that can create head and neck pain | |
| The Jaw Joint--An Engineering Marvel | p. 27 |
| Case histories | |
| Anatomy illustrations of the TM joints | |
| Functional requirements of chewing, speaking, and swallowing | |
| Random headache pain | |
| Telemetry and homeostasis and TMJ | |
| Parafunctional activities--clenching and grinding | |
| Dental Problems Caused by Grinding and Clenching | p. 53 |
| Case histories | |
| The twelve dental symptoms associated with clenching and grinding | |
| Photos showing dental symptoms | |
| The telltale signs of tooth clenching and grinding--a self-examination | |
| Cosmetic dentistry and TMJ | |
| "Pops and clicks"--sounds in the jaw joint | |
| Screening for TMJ Dysfunction Syndrome | p. 79 |
| Case histories | |
| The complete exam with a TMJ dysfunction evaluation | |
| Tests to analyze bite problems | |
| An easy, step-by-step process for testing your bite | |
| How to find a dentist with TMJ dysfunction training | |
| Causes of TMJ Dysfunction Genetics, Modern Life, Accidents | p. 97 |
| Case histories | |
| Developmental and hereditary causes; the effects of modern diets, tooth decay, and gum disease | |
| Children and teeth grinding | |
| Modern dental care and TMJ dysfunction | |
| Accidents, whiplash injuries, and TMJ dysfunction (illustrations showing relationship of injuries to the jaw joint) | |
| Stress and TMJ Dysfunction Syndrome | p. 125 |
| Case histories | |
| The disease process and TMJ with diagrams | |
| Stress and its relationship with TMJ | |
| Stress and distress: physical, emotional, and biochemical | |
| Pain and TMJ Dysfunction Syndrome | p. 149 |
| Case histories | |
| Spinal reflex system with illustration | |
| Sensory perception system | |
| Judgments and evaluations and the experience of pain | |
| The issue of secondary gain and pain | |
| TMJ-related pain | |
| The Myth of Orthodontia | p. 175 |
| Case histories | |
| The five dimensions of orthodontic treatment | |
| The pros and cons of orthodontic treatment | |
| An explanation of the complexities of orthodontia, including before-and-after patient photos | |
| Questions to ask an orthodontist before starting treatment | |
| Treatment Options Headaches and Dental Symptoms | p. 195 |
| Case histories | |
| Temporary relief: advantages and disadvantages of the bite splint. Bite splint illustrations | |
| Long-term solutions to TMJ dysfunction problems including occlusal adjustment, orthodontic treatment, jaw surgery, bite reconstruction, surgery of the jaw joint | |
| A discussion of alternative treatments: chiropractic treatment, biofeedback, counseling, pain medication | |
| The Best-Bite Discluder a TMJ Test Kit | p. 221 |
| Case histories | |
| Uses for the Best-Bite discluder | |
| Questions from My Patients | p. 235 |
| Glossary of Terms | p. 254 |
| About the Author | p. 257 |
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