... I don't have TMJ, yet, my dentist has told me my bite doesn't line up and this is causing me to grind my teeth...she says if I don't take care of it I could wind up with TMJ. She suggest orthodontics or having my teethe ilex down.... ... (0 replies)
... I am so so sorry to hear about your troubles. I can imagine how devastating it must all be. I know when I first heard that I had to get braces, I started bawling and couldn't stop crying for two hours. ... (9 replies)
... started with ear stuffiness, but the ear pain came soon after. It felt like a constant really really bad intense ear infection. I went to my ENT a couple times and to a couple Audiologists. Other than new hearing loss, they didn't find anything physically wrong with my ears. ... (27 replies)
... My youngest is now 4. I had a hysterectomy after my kids for endometriosis and now I'm still in constant pain. I am having the hardest time explaining to my husband how I can be in so much pain and tired all the time. It's so frustrating. ... (2 replies)
... ave been a patient of Dr. Stack's for several years. He was recommended to me by an excellent physician in Indiana who was impressed with his knowledge, approach and results with patients. Fortunately for me, Dr. Stack is exactly what the other dr. told me he would be. He is successfully treating my tmj. ... (7 replies)
... Hasn't your orthodentist provide some guidance as to how long you will have to wear braces and when you might expect some relief? ... (1 replies)
... It has certainly helped my symptons but hasn't made them go away but I have number of other things going on. Did you ever get treatment for your whiplash injury and is it better now? ... (9 replies)
... I came to this forum about 2 months ago after a bad dental experience and whiplash injury left me with horrible TMJ symptoms. I used to grind my teeth and never bothered with a nightguard, so that may have also added to my symptoms. ... (9 replies)
... t try using a WaterPik on a low setting. They have a couple different types of attachments that could help with your hygiene. I've had some days since I got my braces that my teeth were sore enough that that was all I used. ... (21 replies)
... How much extended training have they had in advanced tmj studies? ... (10 replies)
... So I had a very thorough examination with an orthodontist who, apparently, has lots of experience with TMJ issues. ... (10 replies)
... shoulder pain until I started in the repo splint therapy. It may have to do with my posture as well. I've just started braces and am second guessing everything.. ... (4 replies)
... shoulder pain until I started in the repo splint therapy. It may have to do with my posture as well. I've just started braces and am second guessing everything.. ... (4 replies)
... My heart goes out to you!!! I am on my third set of TMJ Concepts and can tell you each surgery was a way differant pain experiance. First I am VERY concerned with regards to your relationship with your doctor. ... (13 replies)
... i had tmj than got a mouth gurd that got rid of the pain than i had braces to sort out my crooked teeth i told the dentist that i had tmj and said said i went to get rid of all the syptoms before i put on the brace he said that the brace willl get rid of the tmj so i had than on and noticed that the teeth grinding down more than usally two years yater now im still wering the... (5 replies)
... Thank you for the reply and words of encouragement. ... (21 replies)
... Paul, I'm sorry for your suffering. I wore braces to correct an anterior open bite, but that was after I had gotten rid of the pain with the splint I wore for several months. ... (5 replies)
... Paul, second, third and even fourth opinions are not a bad idea. ... (5 replies)
... hi paul , i have been toooo see 4 diffrent ortho since i have tmd and my bite is sooooooooooo of however i have learned that before going into braces you must have a comfortable rest your jaw that is, some otho dont know what they are doing you need to get a second and third opinion.... do you live in CT ? ... (5 replies)
... I would go see a doc to give you something to relax you for your panic attacks..Take it one day at a time!!I was also told I needed braces, and move my teeth, ect.. havent done anything yet and living with terrible headaches and sinus pain everyday. At least you are trying and doing the best you can. ... (5 replies)
