For someone with extreme tmj, what are the different treatment options that they can be presented with? (i would honestly like all available options)

Know the cause: Before your start any treatment, make sure you know the cause. Mri, when done properly, is an excellent tool for diagnosing TMJ disease. This is a great website for more information: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/temporomandibular_joint_dysfunction.

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.

Diagnosis is key: The Orofacial Pain specialists provide diagnosis and treatment of pain in the head, face and TMJ. They are the experts in TMJ and chronic pain field. If left untreated, TMJ disorders can lead to serious health issues.