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Can you tell me some complications of tmj dysfunction, if left untreated?

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Dr. R Lee Hinson answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Open jaw lock ,: Closed jaw lock, joint pain, joint arthritis, joint noises, bone/bone crepitus, articular disk deformation/damage/ malposition, muscle pain, muscle cramping, pain in chewing, difficulty chewing, limited jaw range of motion.... The list is long. Please seek a dentist with special training in tmd /tmj issues. Seek one trained with pankey institute or dawson center and there are others.

Answered 3/29/2014

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

TMD complications: See "symptoms of tmj" at http://www.Webmd.Com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders while not common, some patients suffer from disabling locking of their jaw in either the open or closed position, and severe chronic pain.

Answered 9/18/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

DJD: Disk perforation and degenerative joint disease. Chronic pain and jaw dysfunction.

Answered 3/16/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

TMJ dysfunction: If you suffer from TMJ , you shouldn't delay a diagnosis and treatment. Moderate pain from TMJ can escalate and turn severe and chronic. TMJ may lead to more frequent headaches, muscle pain, stress and depression.

Answered 7/21/2015

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