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I am a general dentist, but have limited my practice to only TMJ/TMD, headaches and ear and facial pain related to TMJ issues for 35 plus years. I have seen some patients with TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA, hearing/ear issues and problems from grinding and clenching of the teeth.. I am very conservative and do not perform any surgeries on the jaw joints/mandible.
website: www.jbassmantmj.com
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Dentistry
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Neuromuscular Medicine
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United States: Illinois, Iowa
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Doctor: Should consider getting a thorough exam from your doctor. There are many factors and ailments that can create and maintain fatigue- chronic fatigue s... Read More
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A member asked:
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Much more common: Sleep apnea seems to be a lot more prevalent now due to environmental polliutants, poor nutrition, and other variables.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
No way: Anesthesiologist will monitor your breathing and should have everything under control. I would let the surgeon (should actually be aware of this from... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Caution!!!: Be careful when allowing manipulations of the jaw joint. A specialist should be the one doing it, if at all. Manipulation of the jaw may result in t... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
ENT: I would see an ENT doctor. Normally dizziness is not typically a symptom of tmj/tmd. Could be an inner ear issue or some other ailment. I am not ru... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
Could be a sinus HA: This could be associated with a sinus infection or a severe cold. I would see your doctor to rule out other causes.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
TX can vary: The cause of your tmj/tmd, if known and the duration of your problem, may dictate the treatment. Often treatment for TMJ can vary from person to pers... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
Never: Look for alternatives, medically or holistically. Change your lifestyle. See someone who can help you with your negative thoughts.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
Possibly: B complex vitamins are often recommended for a variety of ailments. Tn (i assume you are referring to trigeminal neuralgia, ) is a poorly understood ... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
Pain Center???: There are many types of pain syndromes. Need to get to a doctor and have a thorough history and evaluation and possible tests.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Need more info: Pain at work is a very vague description. Do you get the pain outside work? What kind of work to you do? Strenuous, heavy lifting, desk job with po... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
Vague: Very vague question. Probably the most common site of pain is lower back. Headaches are very frequent and neck pain is right up there with complaint... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Vague: Your question is very vague. When i see patients with headaches, facial or TMJ pain, the source of their problems needs to be addressed with a thorou... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Too vague: Not sure what kind of pain, where the pain is located, does it come and go, whom you have seen. I would write up a pain diary. Each day, write down ... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
Yes: There are many home remedies for pain, along with alternative and holistic medicine, supplements, exercises, nutrition, etc. Depends on the pain and ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Yes but modify: I agree with many of the answers here. An acute injury to the mandible or face should be iced. I often recommend a frozen bag of peas or popcorn ker... Read More
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A 53-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Could be: Hard to say, but there could be a connection. Need to have a thorough history and exam to help you with your answer.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
Great therapy but...: Water fitness is a great form of therapy for running injuries, but it also depends upon the type of injury. You probably should be seeing a physical ... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
I went running on a really hot day, and when i came home i couldn't read for about an hour. am i ok?
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Dehydration or...: Probably dehydration, but there could be some other type of cause that is affecting you. I would have this checked out by a Dr. to prevent similar ha... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Over exertion: This could be a case of over exertion and wearing down. Are you hydrating enough and allowing the body time to rest and recover. Supplements and nut... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Possibly but...: A mouthpiece would really be the choice. A "mouth guard" is often too bulky and may create more muscle spasms and grinding. A mouthpiece alone can b... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Yes but...: I would get advice from your Dr. concerning the type and dose of the vitamin. The weight, age, etc. may make a difference in terms of what brands/vit... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Depends how severe: Both are viable therapies, but I would consult an orthopedic MD. first to rule out some more severe ailment that won't resolve with just chiropractic ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Can be but...: There are many types of headaches and many causes. Head/neck injuries can be a major cause, but not the only cause.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
YES : Oral appliances for sleep apnea are very excellent devices for snoring and mild sleep apnea. Moderate or severe sa should really be dealt with by the... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Possibly: Pt can help, but often in conjunction with a oral appliance and the supervision of a dentist/tmj specialist. A TMJ doctor will often use some pt in t... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Supplement: Dental insurance helps pay a portion of the costs for dental treatment. It sure has changed since i started practice in 1976. Many companies had den... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Contributing factor: Someone may grind their teeth for a number of reasons. Often, the problem occurs because the muscles of the face and jaw are trying to get the teeth... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
See dr.: Need to see a specialist, possibly a neurologist or a Dr. who deals with headaches. Don't wait. Could be a TMJ/TMD issue.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Yes: Often the pain and symptoms of whiplash can appear immediately or take hours, days, weeks or even months to manifest. The symptoms are many and often... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Vague: A vague description that requires a thorough history and exam. Could be flu like symptoms, could be allergies, could be reaction to meds or foods, co... Read More
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A 62-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
No but...: Normally tinnitus is a symptom that is poorly understood, but if tinnitus is severe enough, i suppose that your reactions to the ear ringing can affec... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
CPAP alternatives: I agree that a sleep study is in order. Often, if there is no diagnosis of sleep apnea, an oral mouthpiece may suffice in helping the snoring problem... Read More
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A 51-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Sleep study: If you go and purchase an anti-snoring device otc or on the web, you may be jeopardizing your health. These products may seem to work, but the mouthp... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Taking a chance: If you go and purchase an anti-snoring device otc or on the web, you may be jeopardizing your health. These products may seem to work, but the mouthp... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Depends: The length of time for the healing to be complete depends upon the type of extraction- impacted/bone/soft tissue/sectioning/infection/etc. A "normal"... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
Dentist first: How do you know that you truly have tmj/tmd? Need to see a dentist first and then find out if you need to see an ent, another dr. Or a TMJ specialist... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
TMJ analogy- part 2: It can get worse by just functions of the jaw- eating, chewing, yawning, singing, playing a musical instrument, trauma, yelling...Get the picture? Ev... Read More
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Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Second opinion???: Obviously, without a thorough history, it is difficult to assess your entire predicament. I assume you have been back to the doctor who has treated y... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Duration important: I agree with many of the answers here. An acute injury to the mandible or face should be iced. I often recommend a frozen bag of peas or popcorn ker... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Vague: Treatment for headaches varies based on type of headache, location, duration, cause and age of the person. It varies from person to person even with ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
May mask problem: Occasional headaches can often be dealt with otc meds. But if the headache lingers or you have to get to emergency wards at hospitals etc., you need... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Yes possibly: Popping or clicking of the joint is very difficult to eliminate, even with surgery. If you have no pain and no locking (limited opening or trouble cl... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
History and exam: Need to have a thorough history and exam. Just by thinking it might be a tumor must be stressing you out. Get to a dr. So you can hopefully get to t... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Depends on the cause: The diagnosis and who presented it to you is imperative. Did you find out by talking to someone who has it or read about it online? Did a dentist or... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Good oral hygiene?: A patient can brush and floss after every meal and think they have immaculate hygiene. But some people are more prone to plaque and build-up or even ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Bacterial infection: Tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks, and not cle... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 47 years experience
Ointments: There are several prescription ointments for canker sores that sooth and heal. There is also an ointment called kenalog (triamcinolone) in orabase th... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Consultation: Do not try and fix your problem/problems on your own by looking into an otc mouthpiece for grinding/clenching. You should see a dentist or tmj/tmd sp... Read More
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A 92-year-old member asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Sounds like it: Your description sure sounds like a sleep apnea problem. You need to see your doctor asap and hopefully get referred for a sleep study so treatment c... Read More
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Dr. Philip Miller
Nov 22, 2014
I highly endorse Dr. Jeffrey Bassman as an expert on Health Tap and HealthTap Prime. His comments and insights are educational for both patients and physicians. He is an asset to the HealthTap commun...Read More
Sep 19, 2013
Dr. Bassman is an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated dentist. Excellent answers and advice.
Nov 2, 2012
Very knowledgable. Fantastic answers with quick responses.
Excellent, excellent doctor!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I really appreciate your concern about my health.I also apologize you for different time zone.I am pleased to be in this professional centre
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Iowa Dental School
Graduated 1976MD
Awards
Several from HealthTap
Top Doctor, First Place, Davenport, IA - Winter
2013
Most Influential, First Place, Davenport, IA - Winter
2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Craniofacial Pain
American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
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