How is a dislocated tmj meniscus treated? if mouth guard and nsaids are not an option.

Why?: Why are night guards and nsaids not an option? While not the end all, they may play a role in helping you achieve comfort and function. I would suggest you see a dentist with extensive training and experience treating patients with tmd\tmjoint problems. The problem is often complex and takes time to resolve. A proper diagnosis and treatment plan is key!

Oral surgeon: You need to be evaluated by an oral surgeon. Mri would be needed to see your joint and once you have a good diagnosis you can discuss you treatmetn options with the TMJ surgeon.

Dislocation because?: Joints do not become dislocated without reasons. You will need to find someone (check with your dentist) who can help you find out why your jaw is dislocated. Usually it is because your bite caused your jaw to seat too far up and back, but find out what are the causes and treat the causes not the effects.

Vague: The best approach is a conservative one hopefully with physical therapy and exercises. Surgery should be the last resort, which may mean that a mouthpiece may be needed to avoid a surgical approach. Get more than one opinion from a dentist and a tmj/tmd specialist.

A few things: Depends on symptoms, and cause of symptoms. 3 signs of TMJ dysfunction: joint noises, joint pain & limited oral opening. Self treat with soft diet, jaw exercises, massage, heat/cold, OTC pain meds. A splint or physical therapy would be next. Occasionally muscle relaxants, biofeedback. Xrays are done for diagnosis. Surgery usually reserved for serious symptoms not responsive to other treatments.

Options: Options may include surgery with or without Orthodontic treatment. To recapture the disc requires creating room for the disc while at the same time eliminating whatever it is that caused the dislocation.