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Wisdom Teeth Extraction with TMJ
Hi.
I have TMJ disorder with jaw popping.
I have been advised extraction of wisdom teeth.
Attached my OPG xray.
I am worried about the prolonged mouth opening for the extraction and what effect it will have on my TMJ.
Kindly advise, is it better to go for 2 wisdom tooth extraction (same side) on one day and 2 on other side on another day?
Or is it better to have 1 tooth extracted on 1 day to avoid prolonged mouth opening and pressure on TMJ?
In that case, what should the timeline be? 1 tooth on 1 day and next week another tooth, and so on and so forth?
Also, will this extraction help in relieving pressure from TMJ joint?
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Dear Patient. You mean a combination of treatment for TMJ problem. So visit a dentist in your city or an Orthodontist in your city for consultation. Sometimes teeth alignment also decreases TMJ problems. Just x-rays won't be enough to provide suitable treatment plan. Avoid self diagnosis and treatment. Hope this helped.
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Yes extraction will help with the tmj pain lil bit
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You can go for extraction of one side at a time I.e upper and lower or you can go for single single extraction depends on your convenience n if you are comfortable.
For the other side wait for some time so that the extraction site gets heal.
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Hi,
Depending upon the OPG and keeping in mind your TMJ condition, It is highly advisable to go for one extraction at a time. Ping for multiple extraction can cause increased tension on your TMJ leading to further problems. Extraction of impacted teeth generally dont relate with TMJ problems other than if u are having problems of jaw displacement( which can only be diagnosed clinically)
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Take a gap of minimum 15-20 days before going for another extraction as it will allow for proper healing to occur in the treated area as well as less discomfort for you overall.
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Dr. Jeessica
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3 yrs exp
Bangalore
It would be better for u to go for one side both upper and lower wisdom tooth extraction same day because lower extraction takes 30-45 mins and upper would take only 10-15 min maximum.And Doctor will give u breaks in between and also while doing the procedure So that u wont be having TMJ pain. Impacted tooth removal will improve your bite and take off strain from tmj.
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