How can i make it so i get tmj treatment w/out being ripped off?

Great question!: Do some research on the prospective dentist's credentials. How long in practice? Success rate ( speak to other patients). Is his/hers training a weekend course suggesting a dabbling approach or has the dentist spent considerable time in learning how to treat the TMJ patient? My training background involves 100's of hours which most of us consider to be the bench-mark. Good luck.

Tough question: Being "ripped off, " is a loaded question and it often depends on the person who is getting the treatment. You can almost say this about any professional that you may see. I would offer that if you expect over-the-counter or online miracles to happen, then that is actually where you might be "ripped off." i would read reviews, check credentials, word-of-mouth and possibly other patients.

See OFP specialist: There are plenty of excellent, trustworthy Orofacial Pain specialists out there who make their patients' interests their top priority. They are the experts in TMJ and chronic pain field. Visit OFP specialist for consultation and treatment.