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Breaking Down Barriers in TMJ Awareness and Care with Kim Siemers

April 22, 2024 Tiffany Lamberton
Breaking Down Barriers in TMJ Awareness and Care with Kim Siemers
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Jaw Talk
Breaking Down Barriers in TMJ Awareness and Care with Kim Siemers
Apr 22, 2024
Tiffany Lamberton

In this episode of Jaw Talk, I reconnect with Kim Seamers, a longtime friend and TMJ client, to discuss the intricacies of managing TMJ disorder. Celebrating the anniversary of our first recording, we chat about Kim's challenging journey from misdiagnosis to finding effective treatment through advanced imaging and targeted therapies like Botox. The discussion also addresses common misconceptions about TMJ treatments, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive care and early intervention.

This episode offers a blend of personal experiences and expert insights, aiming to educate listeners on the realities of TMJ and the potential of specialized care to significantly improve quality of life. It's a compelling narrative that encourages those affected to seek informed, personalized medical attention.

We talk about:

  • [00:00] Intro
  • [01:41] Kim’s TMD Journey
  • [05:41] Medical Myths & MRI Insights
  • [10:00] Continuing the TMJ Journey
  • [13:12] TMJ Surgery Misconceptions and Media Influence
  • [21:34] TMD Underreporting and Early Intervention

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Show Notes

In this episode of Jaw Talk, I reconnect with Kim Seamers, a longtime friend and TMJ client, to discuss the intricacies of managing TMJ disorder. Celebrating the anniversary of our first recording, we chat about Kim's challenging journey from misdiagnosis to finding effective treatment through advanced imaging and targeted therapies like Botox. The discussion also addresses common misconceptions about TMJ treatments, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive care and early intervention.

This episode offers a blend of personal experiences and expert insights, aiming to educate listeners on the realities of TMJ and the potential of specialized care to significantly improve quality of life. It's a compelling narrative that encourages those affected to seek informed, personalized medical attention.

We talk about:

  • [00:00] Intro
  • [01:41] Kim’s TMD Journey
  • [05:41] Medical Myths & MRI Insights
  • [10:00] Continuing the TMJ Journey
  • [13:12] TMJ Surgery Misconceptions and Media Influence
  • [21:34] TMD Underreporting and Early Intervention

Connect with Tiffany here:

Support the Show.