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I want to visit for teeth cleaning but I am scared that I can't keep my mouth open for a long time as I have TMJ problem. Please advise.

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Don't worry about the timing. You can discuss the problem with your Dentist and he will surely help you out. Teeth cleaning can be carried out in two or more sitting with every sitting not more than 1 ...  Read More

Is TMJ curable???how much time it takes ??Can TMJ dislocation be auto-adjusted..?? Please help me out..!!!

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Hi, TMJ problems are curable. Dislocation could be bcoz of trauma or muscle weakness. In both the case TMJ can be located manually followed by rest and exercise. Exercise plays a major role as it hel ...  Read More

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I am suffering from pain below my ears for a long time. Started one side but now beginning to pain the other side as well. I have popping sounds in my ear, pain in temple area, really bad case of pain in neck and shoulder areas. I have pain in eyes and sometimes it seems like my vision is blurry. Consultations with ENT specialists have not provided

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Hi. Yes it does sounds like TMJ problem. It can be due to number if reasons like grinding or clenching your teeth at night, chewing gums frequently, nail biting, etc. You need to have your bite checke ...  Read More

Facing TMJ problem for last one year.need permanent solution. last year shown to Dentist through practo but no relief.. please help

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Pls consult oromaxillo facial surgeon ...  Read More

Due to TMJ problem , mouth does not open fully , therefore doctor is not able to put cap on last molars . Pls advise.

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Capping is essential only after a root canal procedure but can be placed as an option in other conditions. If your dentist could perform a root canal treatment successfully then capping shouldn't be d ...  Read More

I have tmj from a very long time and in the past few months tinnitus also has showed up, I dont which doctor to consult

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U could show an ENT specialist for formal hearing assessment. ...  Read More

I want to know that, if we are suffering from tmj do we feel dizzyness, jaw click sounds when we eat

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Jaw clicking is classic sign of tmj disorder you can consult oral and maxillofacial surgeon regarding tmj complaint ...  Read More

Does tmj leads to swallowing problems & feeling of something stuck in throat at one side ? No pain while opening mouth but tmj is confirmed.

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The symptoms you are describing are quite a rare but pausible effect of tmj disease. An evaluation with ENT can help rule out any throat problems as well. ...  Read More

I have tmj disorder problem with tight neck and bad posture . Now because of anxiety and bad mood (due to very long time treatment and bite problem for tmj) I always watch porn and then masturbate...will this habit effect my tmj problem by any way?? What should I do now?? Please please help me...

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not worry take proper treatment in ayurveda ...  Read More

I often get a sensation of my tmj getting dislocated but infact the joint is absolutely normal I have done CT and mri also why is this

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Get your dental checkup done from a nearby dentist. It could be dental issue. Difficult to comment without seeing in person. ...  Read More

After wisdom tooth extraction happened since two years ago. still causing jaw pain and discomfort. right side ear and headache. while brushing teeth causing pain and discomfort only right side last teeth region. slowly able to chew food. could not able to open mouth flexible. almost consider many dentists and ent surgeon in personal. they are telli

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Kindly check tooth adjacent to the extracted wisdom tooth. The tooth in front of wisdom may be carious and causing pain. If not then plz consult a good tmj consultant ...  Read More

My wife is having frequent episodes of muscle spasms in jaw area, suddenly her jaw freezes and she is unable to talk or move any muscle. We consulted a orthodontist but he could not understand problem even though it happened in front of him, he suggested to consult physician and we did go, again physician also could not understand any reason. She i

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Check calcium ...  Read More

Actually one year back wisdom tooth got removed at partha dental. since many Years onwards suffering from tmj pain right side jaw and ear ache. I am considering various dental and ent surgeon. xray are normal. while dentist are telling like that to consider ent surgeon. so I am frequently considering ent surgeon at apollo hospital. everytime ent do

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Maam u need to consult an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who can guide u for treatment related to TMJ disorders as there are different lines of treatment modalities available for TMJ issues and clinic ...  Read More

I am having painful right tmj. I am able to open my mouth and eat, but sometimes the right side of my face is painful at the joint. I got a mouth opg done which was normal. Is there any treatment available for TMJ disorder?

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Consult With Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon (Dental Surgeon) ...  Read More

So i have a tender / irritated jaw area which i feel exaggerates after mastication! I hv almost ruled out/ tried everything which could be concerning! 1) extraction of impacted no 38 ( wisdom tooth which was in gums) 2) scaling/ polishing 3) tried a splint/ mouth gaurd 4) grinded my upper teeth ( ruled out cheek biting) 5) changed my old cap in

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Hello, this might be happening because of improper occlusion, since you have recently got a new cap, maybe it was not put in it's position properly. (Or) There might be requirement of orthodontic inte ...  Read More

I have been suggested physiotherapy for tmj, I have a lot of neck pain along with it. How tmj Physio works, are there any manual therapy doctors in pune.. Near wakad hinjewadi baner..

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Search on this platform for best available physiotherapist near you to treat neck and tmj issue. ...  Read More

Hello, doctor, I am suffering from chronic TMJ and experiencing a lot of pain in my jaw and ear. I am wearing a soft TMJ splint made by my maxillofacial surgeon, but even after wearing it for 2 months, I am not seeing any results. I am a NEET aspirant, so next month is my exam, but due to this immense pain, I cannot focus on my studies. Hot and col

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Hi, Visit your dentist again and get your splint checked for wear and tear. Also are you experiencing excessive stress due to the NEET preparation ? Stress could be a reason for TMJ pain. ...  Read More

Which Doctor/ speciality should I consult for tmj ? I dont have pain but it is causing noticable facial assymetry and poping sound when i close my mouth after opening.

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You should consult an Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon ...  Read More

I m having tmj pain daily I'm getting pain near ear and feel in pain inside ear back neck and shoulder ...is there any medicine.. permanent

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Yes There is cure Consult via Practo ...  Read More

Can anyone suggest how long can it take for tmj to cure completely. I have been dealing with it for past one year. I have been given night guard but in the day timing the pain become intense not wearing the guard. Also if anyone can suggest if I have to go some diff tmj splints(rather than night guard) & if any under affordable range in Bangalore?

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Hello! I certainly understand your concerns. There are many things which needs to be considered. Detailed history will be helpful like impacted tooth, occlusion, snapping sonunds, stress, trigger po ...  Read More

I'm facing lots of issue after an injury to my left side of the face (2y ago). Initially there was only ear pain and clogged feeling and stiffness around the ear. I was visiting various ENTs but they all were saying that 'your ear is fine, may be you have eustachian tube dysfunction'. They all gave me similar med (antihistamines, steroid nasal spra

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Hello. Sorry to hear that,i certainly understand your concerns. According to the reports you have problem with your TMJ. Detailed history likes snapping sound, deviation, pain (aggravating and revelin ...  Read More

How many times a week should you clean your TMJ Splint? How long does splint take to reduce mild TMJ problems like jaw popping, ear crackling?

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You should clean your splint daily and once a week deep clean it.. this will help u prevent bacterial build up thus helping you stay away from falling sick.. ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with TMJ. I have face and teeth asymmetry, clicking and stiff jaw, jaw pain when i open my mouth, neck and shoulder pain, headaches and mood swings, breathing difficulties,improper sleep pattern from discomfort on the head and neck's position. I have been to many Dental clinics where they had only provided me mouth guards to

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Hi ! You can get Botox , it will provide instant relief ...  Read More

Are frequent adjustments required to your TMJ splint to cure TMJ symptoms like jaw popping/clicking and deviation? Or you get 1 splint custom-made and wear that one only for the entire duration of time suggested?

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Hi, There is no adjustments that is required for the splint given for TMJ symptoms. The same splint is used for the entire prescribed duration. A review must be done every 3 months to check on the wea ...  Read More

Does wearing a TMJ Splint (all day) cause changes to your bite? Will those changes need to be corrected with braces? If there are no major occlusion problems, then can TMJ splint be helpful in curing TMJ problems like jaw popping, deviation, ear crackling, etc? Kindly let me know if TMJ Splint causes any changes to the bite which have to be later c

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Tmj splint does help in tmj problems . Tmj problem most often happens because of faulty bite so that needs to be corrected either by orthodontics or FMR . What do you mean by ‘ no major occlusion prob ...  Read More

Hello sir/mam, I'm suffering from chronic TMJ for more than 2 years. I have been to 2 different oral maxillofacial surgeons and they all have advised me to use hot and cold compression and some Jaw exercises but still I am having a lot of pain and stiffness in ear and masseter muscle and near the joint even after following them for straight 4 month

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Plz consult a TMJ specialist ...  Read More

How much time is needed to make a custom-made, hard TMJ mouthguard or splint in India? Within how many days approximately can we get it? Also, how should it feel on wearing one? Is pain or discomfort normal? What to expect?

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Hi, It takes one day to fabricate a splint. The discomfort after wearing the splint will be there only for 2 days. After that you will get used to it. You will find an odd feeling in the mouth while t ...  Read More

Hi. I would like to know the mechanism behind a TMJ splint or bite plate in curing TMJ disorders like jaw popping and jaw deviation. How does it work? Approximately how many months are needed for the TMJ Splint? After it reduces and cures the problem, does the problem come back after you stop wearing it? Also, does it cause any irreversible changes

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Hi, The duration of a splint depends on the severity of the TMJ disorder. Initially for the first few days you will feel a little discomfort, but no pain. Alignment of teeth do not change with the spl ...  Read More

Hello doc, I have chronic tmj problem for more than a year... I'm doing hot and cold compression around the jaw and some jaw exercises suggested by my maxillofacial surgent for last 3 months... But I'm still in same conditions... Doc suggesting same thing for another 3 months... But I'm not convinced... What are the other treatment options availab

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Hi, Are you having a jaw clenching habit while sleeping ? Are you experiencing more pain during the morning. I suggest you wear a soft splint in the nights while sleeping. Also continue with the hot a ...  Read More

Sometimes I feel cracking sound at the joint of mandible and skull. I am experiencing this cracking noise at TMJ since last 3-4 months, rest I have no other issues. Is it normal?

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No its not normal Do an opg Do not open your mouth wide Have soft food Visit a maxillofacial surgeon ...  Read More

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