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Diagnosed with tmj & treated with emg feedbacks & night guards. symptoms starting again after 5 months. why does it recur? can it be cured completely?
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TMJ arthritis: It is a chronic recurrent problem. Treat it symptomatically. It will wax and wane over time. Remember soft foods, heat and anti inflammatory meds when appropriate.
Answered 11/12/2015
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TMJ: Your treatment was designed to reduce symptoms. Would have been better to determine the cause of your symptoms, then treat the cause. For example, if teeth/jaws not meeting/functioning properly, orthodontic treatment may be the best treatment for your TMJ. Symptoms will recur until cause is eliminated.
Answered 10/31/2015
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Recurring TMJ: The TMJ-TMD condition is chronic, often cyclical and may reoccur during times of stress or/and system overuse. Your TMJ specialist can develop a management plan to keep your symptoms under control and play a role in preventing a recurrence.
Answered 11/3/2015
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