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Tmj disorder after braces treatment
I developed tmj symptoms after braces treatment with two premolar extraction. There is constant discomfort and jaw pain, what should I do now?
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Muscle relaxants alongwith corticosteroids and physiotherapy to be done. Dietary instructions to be followed. You can consult through this for prescription of medication and instructions.
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Dr. Dhiraj Kumar
Dental Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Better to have soft/semi solid food.
Avoid wide opening of mouth.
Do visit a local oral medicine specialist/ Oral and maxillofacial surgeon for physical evaluation.
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Dr. Arvind Mittal
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
Hello
After braces treatment,tmj disorder is not
Possible,
go for Xray (opg)
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Dr. Zoya Rasheed
Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Could you please elaborate what those symptoms are?
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