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What happens if you have tmj please help me?

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Dr. Steven Warren answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See oral surgeon: this problem usually is from grinding or clenching your teeth Often a mouth guard by a dentist or oral surgeon can help Injections sometimes will help and warm soak and anti inflammatories can help Sometimes surgery is needed but try other methods first

Answered 7/24/2014

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Ortho consult: If malocclusion causative of, or contributory to, TMJ, splint will provide relief but will not treat the cause. See what a qualified Orthodontic Specialist has to say about your occlusion.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Variable: Variable. It can get better, worse, or stay the same. Make sure you have expert advice to help your case.

Answered 3/16/2015

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