I'm suffering because of TMJ I could not even bite candy.What will be the aid for this dysfunction?
Zerell, Philippines
Dr. Frager: Iam sorry to hear about the TMJ pain you are experiencing. I wouldcertainly be interested in helping you, but I would need to know moreabout your condition. Please go to http://www.mytmjdoctor.com/appointment.htmland review the typical symptoms that you might be having and how theycould be treated. After you have reviewed them, you can respond to meand let me know your TMJ symptoms that you are experiencing. Thenperhaps, I could make some suggestions that might bring you some relief.
Question: I have been in pain for the last 2 years and I am
only 19! About 2 years ago when this all started I had a pretty severe
injury to my head, jaw and neck. I started going to a Chiropractor,
doctor, and even an allergist for sinus pressure. I have been to 3 diff
chiropractors, 2 dentists and my doctor multiple times.
I was diagnosed
with TMJ, whiplash and a reversed cervical curve. My jaw pops every
time I chew, I feel like I am in a fog, My ears sometimes get randomly
clogged, I get sharp shooting pains in my temples, forehead, eyebrow,
right next to my eye, my ears and all over the back and sometimes top
of my head. I also have pretty bad tinnitus (ringing in the ears) when
I am in a quiet room or trying to sleep. My neck feels tight, achy and
sore all the time. Even when I get 9+ hours of sleep, I wake up feeling
like I had slept for like 2 hours. I wear a night guard at night and it
dosent seem to be helping. Every time I roll my neck I hear cracking
and popping.
I also have a whole bunch of little painless bumps deep in
my neck along my spine, and one larger soft one. (My chiropractor said
that it was tissue, my doctor said they were tendons) I ruled out
sinusitis with a CT scan of my sinuses, so it is not allergy related.
Should I have an MRI done of my neck and head to rule out really bad
stuff? Also to see if there was any tissue damage? All my doctors say
that TMJ is causing a lot of these symptoms.
The funny thing is, my jaw
is the least of my problems at the moment, even though it aches, and
pops from time to time, but all the other symptoms are more common than
jaw symptoms. for the first 3-4 months after the injury i had severe
headaches EVERY DAY!! but for the last year and 5 months i have only
had 4-5 minor headaches. Im so confused...barley any headaches!?. Could
all of this pain be muscle tension related?
Dr. Marcarian:You need to find a dentist who is
specialized in TMJ treatment in your area. You self diagnosed yourself
with a TMD in your email, I wonder what keep you so long to see a TMJ
Dentist? (You need an TMJ orthotic and not a night guard).
Good luck
What are symptoms of TMJ?
Dr. Holderbaum: All together there are about sixty
signs and symptoms Please refer to our web site
coloradospringstmjdentist.com TMJ dentistry then signs and symptoms
and you will find some of the major ones.
I grind my teeth at night. Could this lead to TMJ disorder?
Dr. Holderbaum: Actually, the TMJ problem leads to
the grinding, because these components that are of normal physiologic
function are out of SYNC------ muscles,joints and teeth( lower jaw
that teeth set in)
The TMJ:
"TMJ" stands for
Temporomandibular Joint, or the jaw joint. You have two TMJs, one in
front of each ear, connecting the lower jaw bone (the mandible) to the
skull. The joints allow movement up and down, side to side, and forward
and back—all the mobility necessary for biting, chewing and swallowing
food, for speaking and for making facial expressions.
TMJ Diseases/Disorders:
Temporomandibular
joint diseases and disorders, commonly called TMJ, are a collection of
poorly understood conditions characterized by pain in the jaw and
surrounding tissues and limitations in jaw movements. Injury and
conditions that routinely affect other joints in the body, such as
Arthritis, also affect the temporomandibular joint.
Is there a cure for TMJ?
Dr. Slota: TMJ is treatable. It can resolve on its own. Yes, we cure most TMJ issues! Finding the proper jaw alignment eliminates the symptoms. Orthodontics, partials, full mouth rehabilitation or a combination these treatments will definitively treat your TMJ.
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