Question 1

do you have to have surgery for tmj?

Accepted Answer

No: Most cases of TMJ (temperomandibular joint) pain does not require surgery. Most cases can me managed conservatively with ice, anti-inflammatory medications, and rest. See your doctor or TMJ specializing dentist for your best treatment options.

Question 2

how do i go about getting surgery for tmj?

Accepted Answer

Tmj pain : I would never recommend it unless it becomes absolutely in able yo open and chew food , i would seek the help of a dentist who can treat TMJ with the help of an orthodontist and reputable oral surgeon should surgery is your only option , most of patients who have had the surgery did not improve and some got worse, good luck.

Question 3

what symptoms indicate that i need surgery for tmj?

Accepted Answer

Last resort: Surgery for TMJ problems should always be the absolute last resort!  first see a dentist who specializes in tmj	md for an evaluation and appropriate conservative treatment.

Question 4

should i get surgery for tmj? the pain has gotten worse lately, but its still not usually too terrible. ive heard that sometimes surgery can cause worse problems than the tmj.

Accepted Answer

Surgery : Surgery would be my treatment of last resort. A night guard or other occlusal appliance, stress relief, medication to relax muscles are better treatment options.

Question 5

how painful is tmj surgery afterwards?

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It depends: As with all pain, your pain after TMJ surgery is multifactorial and depends on a lot of factors, including how much pain you are in before surgery and how you handle pain in general. After TMJ arthroscopy there is very little pain for only a few days. Open joint surgery, or arthroplasty, will result in more pain for a longer period of time. But for most patients that need TMJ surgery it's worth it.

Question 6

is there a way to tell when you need tmj surgery?

Accepted Answer

Several ways: Only your TMJ specialist can determine whether or not surgery would be helpful. Most patients don't need surgery. However, if the disc is displaced or the jaw is "locked", surgery such as arthroscopy or arthroplasty has a high success rate in relieving pain and restoring normal function. A TMJ MRI is the best way to visualize the inside of the joint and will help determine the need for surgery.

Question 7

how can i get a tmj surgery paid for by insurance?

Accepted Answer

TMJ surgery: Your otolaryngologist or oral maxillofacial surgeon will be your best avenue to submit any documentation requested by your insurance company and appeal any denial. Ultimately if your insurance company decides not to pay, you will need to discuss options with you surgeons.

Question 8

how can i get a tmj surgery paid for by medical insurance?

Accepted Answer

Getting the coverage: Medical insurance some thing  simple ' you pay for it you get it' and is no mystery to solve.

Question 9

what to do if i have tmj disorder, and it is killing me. is there surgery to correct it?

Accepted Answer

Last option: Tmj surgery should be the last option after all conservative procedures have been attempted.  True, if there has been severe trauma, then some surgery cannot wait.  A thorough history and exam, including x-rays, an mri, etc. May be needed to determine if surgery should be considered.

Question 10

open tmj surgery can help reposition a disc displaced anteriourly without reduction? will it last this procedure?thank you very much

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: This surgery repositions the disc, but unless the reason the disc displaced in the first place is determined and rectified, it probably won't last!

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