TMJ: The Self-Help Program is a comprehensive guide written by a doctor specializing in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders---TMJ. These common disorders, affecting millions of people, are a group of painful and functional conditions that have their origin in the jaw joint and the jaw and neck muscles. Dr. Taddey explains how to pinpoint the source of your problem, then describes what you can do on your own to minimize any trouble.
Whether you've only recently developed symptoms of TMJ or have suffered for years with pain and discomfort, there is help available. Take your first step to relief now.
John Taddey, D.D.S., is a 1968 graduate of New York University Dental College and took his postgraduate training at Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center in New York City. He was a member of the teaching staff at Montefiore for five years.
A recognized expert specializing in the treatment of TMJ, Dr. Taddey has lectured extensively throughout the United States. He is Chairman of the TMJ and Facial Pain Conference of Scripps Memorial Hospital in San Diego, which is dedicated to furthering an understanding of TMJ and helping doctors apply that understanding in treatment.
Dr. Taddey makes his home and has his practice in La Jolla, California.