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Recovery from Sliding osteotomy Genioplasty for facial aesthetic balance

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The chin, one of the most obvious facial structures, plays an important role in the perception of the face as an instrument of communication. To alter the chin contour in a reliable manner, horizontal sliding osteotomy of the mandibular symphysis with advancement of the mobilized segment is the technique of choice for correction of the anterior posterior deficiency. To achieve chin augmentation a controlled cut (osteotomy) is made in the bone of the chin itself. This osteotomy frees up the malpositioned bone and allows the surgeon to reposition the bone in a more ideal orientation.

Sliding genioplasty is performed using an incision inside the mouth. The incision is placed inside the lower lip in front of the gum line. The incision line is closed with dissolvable sutures that come out on their own within a few weeks. You can expect swelling and bruising of the jaw area that will subside over the first few weeks.

Cool Jaw® hands free cold therap

Cool Jaw® hands free cold therapy can mold to the contours of the face, will not leak, and are light weight, ensuring proper pressure.

The Cool Jaw® System is a combination of Compression and Thermal Therapy. Each jaw wrap is available with your choice of two or four gel packs. Four: so that patients can rotate packs between freezings.

Both Hot and Cold therapy packs can be very effective in helping a patient recover from surgery procedures and injuries. Unlike conventional ice packs or a soggy bag of frozen peas, Cool Jaw® hands free cold therapy can mold to the contours of the face, will not leak, and are light weight, ensuring proper pressure.
Following surgery cold or Cryotherapy will be helpfull. The Cold Pack, due to temperature and weight, (applied approximately twenty minutes at a time,) constricts local blood vessels and decreases tissue temperature. This constriction decreases blood flow and cell metabolism, which can limit hemorrhage and cell death in an acute traumatic injury. This results in the area healing faster, and a decrease in pain and swelling and an increase in lymphatic drainage.

You should consult with your doctor about when to begin using hot packs, but usually heat can be used around 3 to 4 days after surgery.

Our thermal Blue Gel Pack can be used as heat therapy to reduce the appearance of bruising, or to address minor aches and pains, soothing the area of discomfort.

There is a somewhat longer recovery time with sliding genioplasty as compared with chin implantation, but the versatility and ability to create changes to the chin in a vertical dimension can be invaluable.

Less is More when it comes to TMJ

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Experiencing TMJ pain and/or dysfunction?  Simple at home treatments may put you on the road to recovery.

Cool Jaw Soft-sided Round Gel Pack

Cool Jaw Soft-sided Round Gel Pack – Applying a cold gel pack is the most basic treatment for tmj pain.

  • Hot and/or Cold Therapy
  • Soft or Blended Foods allow the jaw to rest temporarily. Over-the-counter pain medicines or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), such as ibuprofen.
  • Jaw Exercises  
  • Relaxation and guided imagery, yoga, massage, and meditation
  • Sleep on your side using pillow support between shoulder and neck.
  • Make a concerted effort to relax your lips, and keep teeth apart.
  • Yawning. Use your fist to support your chin as you yawn to prevent damage to the joint and prevent your jaw from locking open.

Often jaw problems resolve on their own in several weeks to months. Remember, if your TMJ problems get worse with time, you should seek professional advice. However, first and foremost, educate yourself.

Patients who are better informed about their options and who understand the evidence behind certain approaches to care may have better health outcomes.

Cool Jaw® is committed to sharing the pertinent information… check out: http://www.tmj.org/

MSM Gold ® Systemic Enzyme

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CoolJaw® offers MSM as a natural way to reduce TMJ pain and inflammation without serious side effects.

Sulfur has a long history as a healing element – think natural hot springs.  My first “sulfur” experience was as a child visiting The Banff Upper Hot Springs in Banff National Park, the first National Park in Canada.  One of Banff’s most famous attractions; discovered in 1884, the hot springs were where travelers have come to “take the waters” for more than a century.  The hot spring water flows naturally through the Sulphur Mountain Thrust Fault, and the sulfur can be absorbed through the skin.  And sulfur is the  ultimate soother for sore muscles!

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Banff National Park

Sulfur is a transport and delivery mineral. It is needed to make everything else you put into your body work more effectively and efficiently. Sulfur has 16 electrons and 16 protons making it a reactive element. Few things won’t combine with this mineral and Sulfur neutralizes effects of elements doing your body harm, and activates the positive. Sulfur makes cell membranes more porous increasing oxygen flow and pushing out toxins; while ushering in all of the other needed minerals and nutrients into the cells.

 

The ‘Sulfur Cycle’ was broken over 70 years ago when farmers switched from using manure as a fertilizer to chemical based fertilizers and toxic pesticides and herbicides. What few knew at the time is that these ‘man-made’ agents would inhibit sulfur in agriculture, and in the human body. The fact is most people  today are sulfur deficient.

Here is sulfur which does not require crossing the boarder…it’s a high performance broad-spectrum enzyme super anti-oxidant formula… MSM Gold ® A Systemic Enzymes: Reducing inflammation and swelling in joints.  MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) supplies biologically active sulfur – a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory that speeds healing.  Clinical experience indicates that MSM does not interfere with any medication.  However, if you are under treatment for any condition and are considering taking MSM, inform your physician.

MSM Gold

All-natural nutritional supplement – blend of ingredients that soothes and relieves muscle stress and discomfort in your joints,.

 

 

 

Informed patients have better outcomes

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Where can you find the questions you need to ask before Jaw Surgery or Wisdom Teeth Removal or when your Doctor suggests you may suffer from TMJ disorder?    The Cool Jaw® Learning Center is designed to provide doctors and patients, news and articles of interest relating to progressive methods of practice and patient treatment regarding Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Improving Health literacy—the degree to which people obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions; this is the goal of Cool Jaw.

Patients who are better informed about their options and who understand the evidence behind certain approaches to care may have better health outcomes.

Cool Jaw® is committed to sharing the pertinent information…

Please be aware that information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Come Guess How Many Peas

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Looking for new ways to help with post surgery pain? Stop by and see Cool Jaw’s new Green Peas.  Cool Jaw is participating in the Greater NY Dental Show November 29 – December 2, 2015 at the Jacob Javits New York, NY Booth 5607.greenpeas_show

While there enter to win when you “Guess How Many Peas” the show display contains.  Good Luck!

30% of the US population … 60 million Americans … suffer from TMJ dysfunction. What Helps minimize the pain?

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 Applying heat or cold gel packs are the most basic treatments for TMJ; and a great place to start:

In a survey conducted by the TMJ Association and the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) targetingTemporomandibluar Joint Disorders (TMD), hot and cold compresses to the jaw were found to be the number one most effective and most frequently used pain therapy or treatment.

In addition the research paints a very specific portrait of those afflicted. 90% of those patients surveyed were women, 96% Non-Hispanic White. 70% employed. Stress, Teeth Clinching and Trauma overlap as the primary perceived causes of TMJ Disorders. In addition to TMD pain, almost always these individuals also suffered from Headaches and Allergies.

Of the 46 treatments outlined, 91% of respondents chose thermal therapy (hot or cold compresses) to treat their TMD pain. 74% of the respondents reported reduction of symptoms after applying thermal treatment.

Oh My Vlog and Cool Jaw understand the power of You Tube

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Oh My Vlog and Cool Jaw understand the power of You Tube

Oh My Vlog and Cool Jaw understand the power of You Tube

You Tube and its impact on current affairs now has its ultimate mouth piece… Oh My Vlog magazine, which launched today.  Inside it has everything you need to know about your favorite YouTube vloggers – from Zoella to Tyler Oakley – and their fans.

Cool Jaw has long relied on You Tube to communicate with Doctors and Customers alike.  Check out  Cool Jaw® TV our You Tube channel. Gain product knowledge and insight to current topics of interest.

Don’t take our word, take our customers’ Cool Jaw® has enjoyed a favorable working relationship with our customers for nearly twenty years.

We pride ourselves on our excellent service, close attention to detail, and quality products. Over the years we have found our best selling points come from the customers themselves.

On our home page you can view video that will briefly walk you through the Cool Jaw System and introduce you to three of today’s leading oral surgeons. Listen to their unbiased testimonials and learn why Cool Jaw® is setting the standard for cold therapy within the oral surgery field.

You can never go wrong with Black

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Viola!  Healing is no longer without options.

Cool Jaw T-800C TMJ/Facial Wrap with Chin Cup

T-800C TMJ/Facial Wrap with Chin Cup – Now in Black!

For years there was no choice…if you needed a bandage it was white and keeping it white was no easy feet.  Cool Jaw introduces the T-800C TMJ/Facial Wrap with Chin Cup – now available in Black!

CoolJaw® jaw wraps are ideal for immediate use following wisdom tooth removal, reconstructive jaw surgery and dental implants. They are also great for use with TMJ and any other oral and maxillofacial jaw surgeries that require jaw compression and cold therapy.

Remember Michael Jackson’s Black or White Bandage statement?  Apparently while shooting Black Or White one of the crew members had hurt their arm and Michael said can I borrow your arm bandage….Viola!  It’s black or white fashion.

MJ and Cool Jaw have black or white

Michael Jackson’s Black or White Bandage statement…Just like Cool Jaw, there were choices.

Cool Jaw’s Black face wrap may not top Michael’s “Black and White” Statement but it sure beats the following:

Cleaning a fresh blood stain is always preferable to a dried one. Usually, a quick rinse or soak with cold water will do the trick before the stain sets in. But many times, blood will set long before you even know there is a stain.

So on the occasions where you’re dealing with a set-in stain, here are a few tried and true methods to removing dry blood stains.

White Vinegar:

Vinegar has amazing cleaning powers, and is an incredibly inexpensive way of dealing with many household messes. Vinegar tops the charts for curing dried blood stains because it’s been proven to get out the worst stains, like those that have already gone through the dryer!

  • If the stain is small, pour some vinegar in a bowl and submerge the stained area for about 30 minutes, then take a peek and see what is remaining and if it needs more time to soak.
  • If the blood stain is larger, lay a towel under the stained area then soak with white vinegar and let sit for 30 minutes. Repeat if necessary until the stain is removed.
  • Wash as usual but don’t put in the dryer until you are positive the stain is gone.

Hydrogen Peroxide:

Another tried and true product for cleaning dried blood stains is hydrogen peroxide. Simply pour the hydrogen peroxide directly onto the stain and let sit for a about 5 to 10 minutes, then blot it with a clean sponge or rag. Although it works great on whites, for colors, make sure you start with a drop in an inconspicuous part of the clothing first to make sure that it won’t ruin the color.

Hydrogen peroxide will turn to water when exposed to light so wrap the area with plastic wrap (so it won’t be absorbed) then cover with a towel.

Ammonia:

Ammonia will take dried blood out of anything as quick as a flash. However, it might take everything else with it. Again, with whites, ammonia is an easy solution, but you may want to use another method for any colors. But if all the other methods have failed, try ammonia. A big blood stain that won’t come out of something will be as ruined as one that’s been cleaned with ammonia, so you might as well try it as a last resort.

Tips for Treating a Dry Blood Stain:

  • As a first option, soak in cold water overnight then move on to other options.
  • Before treating, don’t leave a clean section of clothing under the stain. Move it out from under the stain or when you treat the stain it could transfer to a clean area of clothing.

If you’re not sure how a stain remover will react with your clothing, test in an inconspicuous spot first for colorfastness.*

*housecleaningcentral.com

Total TMJ Care

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560-0011.560-0012ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS?

  • Difficulty Opening and Closing Your Mouth
  • Pain In Healthy Teeth
  • Sinus Pain
  • Sore Jaw In The Morning
  • Pressure Behind the Ears
  • Hearing Loss
  • Teeth Grinding
  • Locked Jaw
  • Teeth Clenching
  • Clicking Sounds When Opening or Closing Your Mouth
  • Unexplained Pressure Behind Your Eyes
  • Unexplained Headaches

These may be symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)

Symptoms of TMJ or TMDs (“temporomandibular disorders” is a collective term embracing a number of clinical problems that involve the masticatory musculature, the temporomandibular joint and associated structures, or both.) occur in approximately 6 to 12 percent of the adult population or approximately ten million individuals in the United States.

Unlike other joints in the body, the TMJ is different because it is composed of fibrocartilage. The TMJ is able to withstand greater sheer force than any other joint and moves and functions in a very complex way.  When things go wrong, the consequences are challenging.  It is estimated that 17,800,000 workdays are lost each year for every 100,000,000 full-time working adults in the United States due to disabling TMDs.

TMDs are nine times more prevalent in women than in men.  The largest proportion of women with TMDs is between eighteen and forty-five years of age.

Due to a lack of understanding as to cause of the disease and the lack of definitive diagnostic or therapeutic approaches, patients often have to tolerate symptoms, including debilitating pain and an impact on quality of life over extended periods of time.

What causes TMJ Pain?

Improper fitting together of the teeth and jaw joints
Grinding or clinching of teeth, (bruxism)
Trauma such as head injury or whiplash
Female Hormones
autoimmune diseases, infection, arthritis
dental procedures, or inserting a breathing tube before surgery
Most dentists and physicians have been inclined to believe that the single most important etiological factor for degenerative TMJ disease is altered mechanical loading that surpasses the adaptive capacity of the joint.

Traumatic injuries are also an important etiological factor in the development of TMJ disorders.

What do you do for TMJ relief?

INFORMED PATIENTS HAVE BETTER OUTCOMES: Explanation of Bite Issues and how an Appliance may help TMD and Why adjustments are necessary.

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The Cool Jaw® Learning Center is designed to provide doctors and patients, news and articles of interest relating to progressive methods of practice and patient treatment regarding Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Improving Health literacy—the degree to which people obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions; this is our goal.

Patients who are better informed about their options and who understand the evidence behind certain approaches to care may have better health outcomes.

Take a look at this wonderfully informative video: “Ideal Biological Dental Model 2 – Dr. Martin N. Gorman.”  Dr. Gorman is a Optimal Health-Based Bioesthetic Dentist who also is dedicated to education and the informed patient  Take a look…..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?

Cool Jaw® is committed to sharing the pertinent information