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A member asked:
My sister has clicking sound in her jaw while opening closing. dr.told they have to put wafer in tmj. any other option?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Many : Rest , medication, dental interventions and other. Surgery is certainly the last resort for TMJ syndrome.
Answered 5/19/2016
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TMJ: Definitive treatment is to remedy the cause. Review with her doctors.
Answered 3/23/2015
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Pain in jaw: She may be clenching or grinding your teeth. A professional hard night guard made by your dentist is the best thing for clenching at night. It should protect your teeth and tmj, and alleviate pain. Try that first and than consult again.
Answered 3/23/2015
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Another opinion: A clicking sound (displaced disk) does not necessarily need treatment if otherwise asymptomatic. See a TMJ specialist for advice. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.
Answered 3/23/2015
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