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I am facing difficulty and pain due to TM Joint for last one month. Recently the pain is aggravating in the right ear and in the jaw. Initially i thought it was an ENT problem and consulted an ENT doctor. He diagnosed and confirmed it is a TM Joint issue. He said, it seems like a slight dislocation in the jaws. Regarding to this, i have few queries. To cure this dislocation, does it need any surgery?? What caused this TMD? Can it be adjusted without surgery( as suggested in youtube videos). Kindly suggest me the appropriate solution and fo the needful. Thanks..
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Hello mam,
I am sorry to hear about your sufferings and there is no surgery for these kind of problems available . Surgery has more complications and risk. It's better you follow with physiotherapy of the joint and follow dentist instructions to prevent further damage of the joint .
There is no cure for these type of joint problem. You can prevent it from further damage. Make sure you extract all the malposed wisdom teeth after complete examination by a dentist . Alter your sleeping and eating habits.
Some times improper contact of your upper teeth with your lower teeth might also result in these kinds of problem .
If you had any improper fillings or tooth replacement it might also trigger this problem
Next Steps
visit your near by dentist he will examine your teeth gums and joints.
Health Tips
avoid eating hard foods.
avoid using big pillows for sleeping
give warm water massage over your joint for few minutes before going to bed
brush your teeth twice daily
visit your dentist once in six months .
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The problem is the domain of Dental Surgeon and who is specialist in Oral Medicine. We at our centre in Chennai diagnose and treat various TM joints related problems . U may take an elaborate opinion on consultation on Practo pro(Paid consultation) TC
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Hi..the one and only way to cure TMJ disorder is by braces. No physiotherapy or any other treatment works for it. TMJ disorder causes are -
1. Deep bite
or
2. Accidents
or
3. Bruxism or night grinding
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TMD is exact reason can be ruled out through a perfect evaluation of the pain along with investigation.
* TMJ joint complaint
* Injury or trauma to the TMJ
* Grinding or clinching for longer period
*Arthritis
Etc can be the reason mainly seen in patients..
Surgical procedures done only as a last option, as most of the TMD issues can be solved through conservative therapies like, soft diet, taking pain killers, mild relaxation excercises, avoid fibrous food etc...
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visit a Dentist near by
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Get OPG X-ray and PA mandible views done and see an oral and maxillofacial surgeon asap.
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