Xedaq

Founded by a Maxillofacial Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in temporomandibular disorders (TMD), the XEDAQ app will be your companion for all things TMJ.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The XEDAQ app acts as your support mechanism for TMJ issues throughout your day to day life. It includes a number of features that can help you navigate the ups and downs of living with chronic jaw pain and dysfunction including:

• Short videos, audio files and articles that you can access for information
• Simple questionnaires for scoring your symptoms on a day to day basis
• Validate questionnaires to assessing your pain, jaw issues and associated mood
• An ability to store this information to guide consultations
• Information to put you in the driving seat when speaking to healthcare professionals about your TMJ issue
• Expert listings for specialists near you

HOW DO I START?

At the outset you list your symptoms and content will be streamlined according to your needs and issues, recommended for you.

You can track your symptoms on a daily basis, access content and look for help nearby.

WHAT IS THE CONTENT?

You can access just 5-10 minutes each day, introducing you to a range of information about TMJ issues with contributions from:

• Harriette Haig, a Physiotherapist and member of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Temporomandibular Disorders (ACPTMD) with an interest in TMD
• Dr Richard Bennett, a Psychologist and proponent of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Mr Ross Elledge, a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and founder of the XEDAQ app with a subspecialty practice in TMJ surgery

Invited contributors will include:

• Rheumatology
• Dietetics/nutrition
• Surgeons
• Pain Medicine specialists

Content created focuses on self-help exercises, reframing thoughts surrounding chronic pain, myth busting and much more.

DISCLAIMER

XEDAQ is not a TMD cure or treatment. Whilst XEDAQ is designed to help reduce the impact of TMD, it should not be used as a substitute for, or replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any questions or concerns about your TMJ issues or health in general, you should always consult with your doctor. The use of any information provided in this app is solely at your own risk. The Terms of Use can be found at https://elledgeinformatics.com/legal.html