Mandibular jaw pain can be caused by numerous problems. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, mandibular or lower jaw pain can lead to many complications, including difficulty eating,...
The ear is comprised of three sections: the outer, middle and inner ear. The outer ear captures sound and funnels it to the middle ear. The ear drum (or tympanic membrane) separates the outer ear from the middle ear. The middle ear contains...
The jaw, medically known as the mandible, can be a source of pain for various reasons. In some cases, the cause is obvious such as in the case of a breakage. Sometimes, underlying medical problems can lead to lower jaw pain. Stress can also lead...
According to MayoClinic.com, synthetic human growth hormone, available only as an injection, has been used for many years for the treatment of conditions involving its frank deficiency. Human growth hormone, or HGH, has also been approved for...
Prolactin is a hormone that is produced in the pituitary gland, along with growth hormone. These two hormones have different functions and therefore affect the body differently. The pituitary gland is located in the brain and can be affected by...
Rothmund-Thomson Syndrome (RTS) is a very rare disease that currently affects a small number of people (approximately 300) around the world. The disease is also known by other names, including congenital poikiloderma, poikiloderma atrophicans and...
Growth hormone is produced in the pituitary gland--a hormone-producing organ located in the brain. It stimulates growth of the long bones in the body as well as growth of some organs. When levels of this hormone are higher or lower than normal,...
As defined by American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, orthognathic surgery or corrective jaw surgery is a surgical procedure that corrects the jaw and face-related injuries. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform orthognathic...
The cost of a mouth guard is minimal compared to the cost of repairing a sports injury to the teeth and the surrounding soft tissue in your mouth. An athlete is 60 times more likely to suffer harm to the teeth when not wearing a mouth guard,...
Herring is a small, silvery fish that feeds on plankton. There are many species of herring, but each species has a single dorsal fin, a protruding lower jaw, and spineless fins. Herring is a good source of vitamin B, protein and selenium. It can...
According to MayoClinic.com, snoring is a sound that results from obstructed breathing during sleep. In some cases, snoring may signify a serious health condition. Snoring results from vibrations in your throat as air flows through the relaxed...
Aging and gravity can wreak havoc on your skin and cause your facial features to pull downward. Exercises, however, may halt the hand of time and pull of gravity, especially when it comes to your sagging neck and jowls. Follow a regular routine of...
Enduring the loud and rumbling sounds of a spouse's snoring can make sleeping next to a grumbling bear seem like a dream come true. Snoring most commonly occurs as relaxed muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth narrow airway passages...
Mouth guards are a cheap and effective way to protect your teeth and head from injury during many different types of activities. The American Dental Association supports the use of mouth guards for almost all team sports and recreational...
Many diseases affect the jawbone, or mandible. According to MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health, a person's jaw is composed of an upper, unmovable part called the maxilla and a...
Fishing is a popular recreational suited to Michigan's changing seasons and many bodies of water. Crappie are a type of pan fish in the sunfish family found in most bodies of water in Michigan, including the Great Lakes, sand and mud- bottomed...
White perch are an important recreational game fish primarily found in the Chesapeake Bay. Popular for their taste as much as for their sporting qualities, these fish gather in large schools and can provide productive fishing for kids and adults...
The pituitary gland is situated beneath the cerebral cortex. It releases hormones that control much of the body's metabolism. Pituitary tumors are usually benign, meaning non-cancerous. Their effects are caused by the hormones they release and by...
Orthodontists are dentists who are trained in diagnosing and treating misalignments of the teeth and jaw. Orthodontists who treat children focus on the development of the teeth and jaws and on preventing or correcting problems with misalignment....
Sedentary muscles gain fat and lose tone. While people commonly focus on exercising the body below the neck, face and neck muscles also need exercise to stay fit, firm and beautiful. While it doesn't happen overnight, exercise can help achieve a...
Growth hormone stimulates growth and regeneration. It is secreted by the pituitary gland in the brain. A synthetic form of the hormone exists called somatropin and can be administered to treat growth disorders. Effects on growth hormone-deficient...
Summertime and autumn fishing in the Chesapeake Bay means trolling or casting for blues. Surf fishing for this fighting fish is popular in the autumn. Bluefish are not at their best when too large as they can taste oily. The best eating is in the...
The pituitary gland is a bean shaped, hormone secreting gland found at the base of the brain. It produces some hormones and regulates the production of hormones by other endocrine-- hormone producing-- glands. The hormones produced by the...
Teeth are necessary for chewing food as well as for being able to speak clearly. Each tooth has a specific function, according to the Kids Health website. Your incisors--the four front teeth and the teeth on either side of them--are shaped like...
Snoring occurs when something obstructs the flow of air in the mouth and nose during sleep. According to MayoClinic.com, tissues at the top of the airways vibrate, strike each other and produce the loud, hoarse breathing sound of snoring. Although...
Dental implants are a popular choice for people who have lost teeth, but who might not want dentures. Because these "teeth" are attached to the jaw with surgically implanted posts, implants can improve a person's nutrition as they make eating more...
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is one of the largest muscles of the neck. When the SCM muscle is tight, the jaw protrudes forward. This pulls the head out of its correct alignment. Stretching gets the muscle to relax and return to its normal...
One of the largest muscles in your neck is the sternocleidomastoid, or SCM muscle. Stretching the SCM can help relieve soreness and tightness after a workout. The SCM muscle is involved in rotation and lateral flexion of the neck and spine as well...
Bruxism is a medical term used to describe a condition in which people repeatedly clench or grind their teeth. For many people, bruxism is an unconscious action that may be triggered by daily stress or tension, according to MayoClinic.com. People...
The need to perform CPR on an adult may occur at anytime. Learn how to do CPR on an adult in this first aid video.