Fact sheet with suggestions on locating low-cost dental care.

Fact sheet for caregivers on flossing in older patients.

Fact sheet on dry mouth and how to get relief.

Fact sheet for caregivers on tooth brushing in older patients.

Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, commonly called "TMJ," are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and muscles that control jaw movement.

Researchers generally agree that the conditions fall into three main categories:

1. Myofascial pain involves discomfort or pain in the muscles that control jaw function.
2. Internal derangement of the joint involves a displaced disc, dislocated jaw, or injury to the condyle.
3. Arthritis refers to a group of degenerative/inflammatory joint disorders that can affect the temporomandibular joint.

A person may have one or more of these conditions at the same time.

Some estimates suggest that TMJ disorders affect over 10 million Americans. These conditions appear to be more common in women than men.

Los opioides son un tipo de medicamento que se usa para aliviar el dolor. Requieren una receta del dentista o médico, e incluyen medicamentos como la hidrocodona, la oxicodona, la morfina y la codeína. Los opioides también incluyen drogas ilegales como la heroína.

A companion to the popular brochure "A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby," this poster explains why baby teeth are important.