... I am new to TMJ issues caused by dental malallignment. I am at week 8. ... (8 replies)
... I assume no if you are having surgery. I am getting a splint next week in the hopes to fix my TMJ issues. ... (7 replies)
... I was wondering if there were any success stories out there following this type of surgery? ... (6 replies)
... r my synthoms to go. I do have flar up's even now and then. It's the wrost when the change of weather or season. Or the cold gets to my jaw. People that have TMJ have it all different so the splint may work for you which would be good. ... (6 replies)
... has anybody successfully recovered from tmj? (12 replies)
... h a splint in the UK, and also had orthodontics at the same time to reposition my lower jaw further forward. Before treatment I had a very loud clunk in my right TMJ on every opening, which now only occurs when I move my jaw while cleaning my teeth. ... (12 replies)
... started seeing a tmj specialist here in portland in june. ... (0 replies)
... I will remain patient and pesevere but need to hear success stories from those who have worn splints. ... (12 replies)
... Looking for other success stories that enabled less pain and more jaw opening! ... (14 replies)
... did your phase one treatment recapture the tmj disc? ... (10 replies)
... I feel like I can hardly open my mouth and when I do, all the muscles feel pulled and tightened. Sure there are some surgery horror stories, but there are also success stories too. ... (16 replies)
... I am in week 3 of physical therapy for tmj and all I can say is the stretches seem to cause a lot of pain. ... (3 replies)
... I am better but not perfect. My joints were not damaged severely though. Last I knew, one condyle was pointed, like a beak, and the disc on the other TMJ was diagonal across the joint. I still get some cracking on one side, but not much pain. ... (7 replies)
... Come on people, I know you are out there, LOL.... (7 replies)
... HI--I'm really frustrated, and I would like to hear from an old member hopefully who checks in from time to time who has been successfully treated for tmj. Specifically someone who had symptoms for a very long time and some joint damage before treatment started. Is there anyone out there who can share their story? The only one I know of is Marlene from 2003, and she doesn't... (7 replies)
... Is the fact that I donot read any succuss stories regarding joint replacement surgery because if its successful you no longer need this site? ... (15 replies)
... Please let me know of what treatment you've had in regards to stopping your tmj joints from popping when chewing, grating sounds, etc. ... (1 replies)
... night for the past 9 yrs. or so. Which leads me to this past Feb. I went in to my tmj doc. and I wanted to have him check the splint, and possibly make me a new one for nighttime because this one was so old. ... (10 replies)
... Hi jmitchell,
I am glad you pointed out that the chain of posts was from 2008!! I was almost about to comment and help that sister with what I know.
Well, in her case I am almost 99% what the cause was.
Even if your case is similar I can't just give any suggestions until I'll know some more.
Interestingly as I thought about it my suggestions in some sense will be the... (10 replies)
... Hi there--I know your post is from 2yrs. ago, but I wanted to get in touch with you about how your sister is doing, and who she started to see for treatment. Her list of symptoms is almost identical to mine since this past Feb. Please let me know info on her treatment, and I hope she has gotten better since 08'. Thanks!! J. (10 replies)
