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Introducing JawSpace:
JAWSPACE FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
Empowering TMD self-management for your patients
TMD self-management: Care for your patients
UNDERSTANDING JAWSPACE
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) management has come a long way. While traditional methods like splints, botox, and surgery remain effective for many, there's a growing emphasis on a holistic approach that centres on patient engagement: TMD self-management.
While interventions like splints and botox serve their purpose, TMD self-management empowers patients to actively engage in their healing journey, and work closely with healthcare providers to find a solution that best suits them.
It involves understanding and applying six core components: Education; self-exercise; dietary guidance and nutrition; thermal therapy; self-massage; and the identification, monitoring, and avoidance of parafunctional behaviours (Durham et al., 2016). JawSpace champions these principles, bringing them to every user's fingertips.
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Education
Education in TMD self-management provides patients with a clear understanding of the condition's typically benign nature and its fluctuating symptoms. Through this approach, patients learn about the importance of healthy habits, the intricacies of the TMJ anatomy, and the potential risks of invasive treatments, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
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Self-exercise
TMD self-management prioritises patient-initiated exercises over hands-on therapies by professionals. It involves regulating over activity of muscles, correcting poor movement patterns of the jaw joints with simple exercises.
Learn more about specific jaw exercises
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Dietary advice and nutrition
The Temporomandibular Joint Association (TMJA) offers a free online guide to nutrition tailored for TMD. A "pain-free diet" is recommended for two weeks, emphasizing a gradual return to normal foods to avoid prolonged reliance on a soft diet.
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Parafunctional behaviour identification, monitoring and avoidance
Parafunctional behavior management in TMD self-management focuses on helping patients recognize, monitor, and avoid actions that worsen their pain. The extent to which this involves self-identification versus formal therapies like CBT remains undefined.
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Thermal therapy
Thermal therapy in TMD self-management involves applying heat or cold to areas experiencing pain. By alternating between warmth to increase blood flow and cold to reduce inflammation, this method offers a simple yet effective means to alleviate discomfort.
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Self-massage
Self-massage in TMD self-management targets the painful or tense masticatory muscles. The most commonly focused areas include the masseter and temporalis muscles.
Complete TMD self-care for every patient
WHAT IS JAWSPACE
For healthcare providers, JawSpace is not just another app; it's a comprehensive tool designed to empower your patients.
Central to JawSpace's philosophy is the emphasis on self-management, guiding users in discovering personalised solutions that cater to the unique nature of their TMD. It acts as a bridge between your appointments, enabling patients to take an active role in their care, chart their symptoms, and delve deep into understanding their TMD. This holistic approach not only boosts patient engagement but also enhances the collaborative nature of the healthcare provider-patient relationship.
Built by TMD experts, from oral medicine specialists to physiotherapists, JawSpace offers accurate, evidence-based information and insights that align with professional healthcare advice.
Give your patient the power of informed self-care
WHY JAWSPACE
JawSpace is not intended to replace a patient's visits to their dentist or doctor. Instead, it enhances the patient-provider relationship, making every appointment more productive. By offering resources and tracking tools, patients are empowered to understand and manage their TMD.
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Beyond just an app, JawSpace operates as a persistent coach. Through reminders, trackers, and tailored experiences, the app guides patients towards enhanced treatment adherence, providing consistent motivation for better outcomes.
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JawSpace's daily symptom check-in feature provides real-time patient data, helping them identify effective TMD management strategies. This actionable data, exportable in a report format, sharpens your diagnostic and treatment strategies.
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JawSpace delivers concise, science-backed content. With articles, audio sessions, and video tutorials, patients augment their knowledge from consultations. They're continually educated on oral health, TMD's aetiology, and essential TMD self-care strategies.
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An informed patient is a satisfied one. JawSpace's comprehensive toolkit boosts patient involvement in their care process, fostering a sense of control and overall positive healthcare experiences.
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JawSpace effectively bridges the intervals between appointments. Its interactive features empower patients to proactively handle their TMD, reducing acute flare-ups and ensuring more informed and productive consultations.
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Recognising that TMD self-management is crucial to oral health and wellbeing, JawSpace offers flexible pricing models, both free and subscription-based, ensuring accessibility for every patient.
Collaborative care with JawSpace
Complimentary JawSpace referral pads for healthcare providers. Order your free referral pad, personalised with or without your practice name. Facilitate your patients' journey towards effective TMD self-management with JawSpace.
