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Dental fillings with TMJ Disorder
I have TMJ Disorder with jaw popping, jaw deviation and occasional pain.
I need to get a few dental fillings.
But I cannot keep my mouth open for long and too much degree of mouth opening worsens my TMJ Disorder. I cannot open my mouth too much.
Hence I am scared to get the fillings done.
Will local anaesthesia be helpful in numbing the jaw and helping with mouth opening? Will it prevent TMJ from worsening?
I know that the dentist will give breaks in between but that is still not enough for me.
Please suggest any way to get fillings done without worsening TMJ.
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Hello,
You need not worry about your dental appointments. There are ways in which we can make the appointment more comfortable.
Keeping the appointment short, treating one tooth at a time.
Giving breaks
Use of bite blocks - to bite on while keeping your mouth open.
Use of muscle relaxant tablets/ anesthesia if required.
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Inform the treating doctor about your concerns prior to the procedure.
It is manageable to have a comfortable appointment.
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Dr. Inavolu Shamini
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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The mouth must be opened while doing fillings and please inform your dentist and he will suggest you some options to keep your mouth open
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
You have to keep your mouth open while getting the fillings done. Do single tooth filling in each visit and take break every 30 seconds to a minute while doing the procedure. The dentist will do the needful to make sure you do not have any discomfort. No need to worry.
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