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Pressure in face and head when chewing tough meat. have tmj symptoms, bonding done, afraid of breaking teeth when chewing together. class 1 maloclussi?

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Dr. David Chrisman answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

TMJ: Tmj is a structural problem of the jaw joint and thus requires a structural solution. Your bite and your jaw are not in harmony so the muscles try to help splint the joint creating the pain and muscle fatigue on chewing hard meat. Medications you are taking are hard on liver and kidneys and don't address the structural problem. Get a DX and some treatment by TMJ trained dentist.

Answered 9/15/2015

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TMJ. ?: A lot of info. Grinding or clenching can be a cause of the pain symptoms as well as lead to TMJ issues. Parafunctional haits can also damage dental work like bonding. I am not sure of your malocclusion, but creating a balanced bite as well as a night guard may be a solution to your problem. See your dentist to confirm the occlusion and to make you a night guard or more if it is a TMJ issue.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Ron E. Bell answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

Watch any difficult : Watch any thing difficult to chew. Avoid gum. Go to a dentist for tmd diagnosis. You can have tmd with any type of malocclusion b.

Answered 11/29/2013

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Forget tough meat.: You should refrain from "tough meat" or similar foods with a TMJ problem and if you are worrying about breaking the bondings.

Answered 3/21/2015

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