A 39-year-old member asked:
Could someone possibly fix tmj?
5 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. James Kinganswered
38 years experience
Yes: Tmj can be successfully managed when the correct diagnosis is made. Therapy can take some time to work depending on your age and the length of time you have had the problem.
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Dr. Gary Chapmananswered
Dentistry - Orthodontics 37 years experience
Yes: By fix, we mean to reduce your symptoms. The TMJ is a difficult joint to "fix" completely. A combination of splint therapy to reduce symptoms, diet change (no chewy foods for a while) and nsaid's will reduce symptoms. A bite evaluation after splint therapy to determine any bite slide issues that need to be corrected. Most treatments reduce symptoms, not eliminate them. Good luck.
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Dr. Jeffrey Bassmananswered
Dentistry 47 years experience
Need to know cause: If you are dealing with tmj, getting an evaluation and diagnosis can hopefully can point you in right direction. Tmj/tmd can be a symptom, that if left untreated, can lead to more severe problems.
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Dr. Louis Galliaanswered
Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial 47 years experience
Yes: Yes, many treatment options are available. Make sure the practiioner is a TMJ or TMD expert. Your general dentist is very unlikely to help much.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
TMJ expert: Temporo-mandibular disorder is the second most frequent cause of orofacial pain after dental pain. Proper diagnosis is the key for the successful treatment. See an orofacial pain practitioner for a consultation and management. They are the expert in TMJ treatment.
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Last updated Mar 15, 2015
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