The Hidden Dangers of TMD: When Jaw Pain Becomes Life-Threatening ⚠️🦷 скачать в хорошем качестве

The Hidden Dangers of TMD: When Jaw Pain Becomes Life-Threatening ⚠️🦷

TMD isn’t just about pain — in severe cases, it can have life-threatening consequences. Dr. Tony Urbanek explains how temporomandibular joint disorders can impact systemic health, emergency medical care, and even lead patients to the brink of despair when left untreated. 🔹 Systemic effects: Chronic inflammation in the temporomandibular joint can worsen systemic diseases — increasing strain on the body’s immune, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems. 🔹 Airway emergencies: In extreme cases of limited jaw opening (closed lock), anesthesiologists may struggle to place an endotracheal tube during emergency intubation. Dr. Urbanek recalls a case where an anesthesiologist was forced to sacrifice anterior teeth just to gain access to the airway — a dramatic example of how restricted TMJ movement can complicate critical care. 🔹 Psychological burden: For some patients, the unrelenting pain and misdiagnosis of TMD drive them to hopelessness — a sobering reminder of why proper diagnosis and treatment are vital. Dr. Urbanek stresses that providers must approach these patients with empathy and urgency. TMD is not just a dental inconvenience — it can affect life, health, and survival. 💡 Recognize the warning signs. Restore function. Relieve pain. Save lives. 🌐 Learn more or find a provider: https://www.tmjservicesofbrentwood.com 📞 (615) 771-1983 Providers available in most states 🗺️ #TMD #TMJ #UrbanekDevice #tmjservicesofbrentwood #urbanektmj #tmjrelief #urbaneprotocol #inflammation #jawpain #closedlock #airwaymanagement #dentistry #medicaleducation #systemicdisease #chronicpain