If possible, avoid long dental appointments requiring an open mouth for more than 30 minutes. For more information about this topic, please review our Dental Hygiene Brochure (.pdf). Remember, if your TMJ problems get worse with time, you should seek professional advice. However, first and foremost, educate yourself.
Pantothenic acid is a vitamin, also known as vitamin B5. It is widely found in both plants and animals including meat, vegetables, cereal grains, legumes, eggs, and milk. Vitamin B5 is commercially available as D-pantothenic acid, as well as dexpanthenol and calcium pantothenate, which are chemicals made in the lab from D-pantothenic acid. Pantothenic acid is frequently used in combination with other B vitamins in vitamin B complex formulations.
1 B-5 (pantothenic acid). 2  This vitamin is the MVP of the B vitamins in relation to the adrenal gland, and can be used more aggressively by those with fatigue and ongoing sinus problems. 3  B-5 is extremely safe and is a welcomed addition to B complex. 4  Panax ginseng (200 mg of standardized extract daily) and licorice.