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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about tmj.
6 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Ignore: If you have severe symptoms from TMJ, ask to see an Oral surgeon.
Answered 7/13/2014
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Ignore: Ask the Dr. if you should try heat or cold, or alternate between the two.
Answered 7/13/2014
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Ignore: If your jaw joint hurts, ask your dentist to do a comprehensive exam of the joint and muscles.
Answered 7/18/2014
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Ignore: It is important to explain to your doctor where it hurts and what makes it worse or better.
Answered 11/30/2014
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Ignore: TMJ pain that is severe is best managed by an orofacial pain specialist.
Answered 5/14/2015
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