I am 25 and I had mild tmj symptoms. I
went to a new dentist assigned to me by my
insurance (dmo). Instead of giving me a
nightguard he decided to perform an
occlusal adjustment without explaining
what that meant. He shaved me enamel
down so my back molars couldnt touch, but
that caused pain in my front teeth. My
family dentist did another adjustment,
shaving more to bring my bite down to a
natural position and that made things 1000
times worse.
Now I have pain in my jaw , head and neck
every day, numbness in face dizziness,
dry mouth, migraines and I can't talk
sometimes cause I find myself biting the
right side of my tongue. I feel utterly
destoyed by this. I have been looking
for answers and I went to a neuromuscular
dentist that says they can restore your
correct bite pattern with a neuromuscular
orthotic and tooth restoration but the
cost can range from 10,000 to 40,000 .
Other tmj specialist want to give me bite
guards and shave off more tooth but i'm
scared and that route from what i've been
reading is not successful. Help!
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catswold
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Joined: 10 Oct 2005 Posts: 404 Location: Flint, Michigan
This Is a Bad One. Posted: 10-10-05 11:44am
Oh fencingdragon, this is a bad one. I'm
so sorry and mad that they allow so many
quacks out there to masquerade as tmj
specialists. They do so much harm.
Are you going to sue the fraud? I'm not
a big believer in suing like we hear about
in the media all the time, but in this
case, I believe you should get at least
the $40,000.00 from that charlatan to fix
your mouth.
I have never been to a neuromuscular
dentist (mainly because there isn't one
anywhere close to me) but I do believe
they have a good reputation. I don't
think the cost is too far out there if
they do everything they say they can.
You might want to seek the opinion of a
few dental specialists and get some
references from former patients of the
neuro dentist(s) before deciding on the
neuromuscular orthodics. Get 2nd, 3rd
and 4th, etc., opinions. Write
everything down. Go into appointments
with another person for support. Do lots
and lots of checking and researching.
Don't let anyone do anything to you,
though, until the pain has been addressed
(bite splint, physical/massage therapy,
pain medication, ultrasound, etc.).
I do hope and pray that all will go well.
Please let me know, if you can, how
everything is going.
God bless...
Carol
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VICTORIA PLUM
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 4 Location: LONDON
Posted: 10-16-05 09:19am
Get a referral to your local oral surgery
department (which may have a specialist
tmj clinic but even if it doesn't, oral
surgeons will understand the problem).
You will be helped there. Stress the
urgency and you may be fitted in as an
emergency - that happened with me.
Best of luck and try to keep calm.
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DrG
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Fort Lauderdale
I am sorry that you are experiencing the
symptoms you have discussed. There are
so many avenues of treatment that can
leave you confused. However, you are
lucky to have a neuromuscular dentist in
your area. So many times a bite that is
corrected to a position where the muscles
we use to chew with are comfortable can
lead to a stable healthy life for you. A
dentist trained to diagnose and treat to
this stable position is a very valuable
resource. Most oral surgeons are that -
surgeons. Many others suggest night
guards that do not offer long term
solutions. And some, like you have seen,
adjust the surfaces of teeth without
information that guides them to a better
position. It really comes down to their
level of training. Don't be afraid to
ask where they get their education. My
recommendation is see the neuromuscular
dentist.
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BEdwards1976
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Dec 2005 Posts: 2 Location: East Coast
Neuromuscular Dentist Posted: 12-19-05 13:01pm
I have been battling with tmj disc
displacement for about 2 years. I also
went to 2 meuromuscular dentists who
wanted to fit me with an occulsal
appliance, then once we found the perfect
fit, they would shave down my teeth and
cap them all. All for a cost of a few
thousands of dollars not covered by any
insurance. That was a joke. I actually
took a different route. I finally found
a doctor that I trust deeply. I would
never go to a neuromuscular dentist again.
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DrG
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Dec 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Fort Lauderdale
Neurmuscular Dentist Posted: 12-20-05 22:14pm
I appreciate having a great feeling of
trust. It's very important. My
question is about how you are progressing.
Has your symptoms resolved? If so, how
was it accomplished?
