Joined: 16 Mar 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Lewisville, TX
Will Having My Wisdom Teeth Removed Decrease My Tmd Symptoms Posted: 06-06-07 16:51pm
I went to the dentist for the first time
in 9 years (gross, I know) because of
intense pain and cracking in my left jaw
joint. Also, I am ALWAYS tired and have
head, neck, and back pain. I grind my
teeth very hard during my sleep and am
told that I even bite at the air during my
sleep. Hearing from my fiance that I do
that was extremely embarrassing because I
had no idea. The dentist told me that I
probably have TMD and that it might have
been caused by my orthodontist requiring
me to have 11 teeth pulled before getting
braces so that my wisdom teeth would have
enough room to come in straight. The new
dentist advised me to immediately have my
wisdom teeth removed (all four have
completely grown in). While I respect her
opinion, I am worried that if I have my
wisdom teeth removed--I'm not going to
have a whole lot of teeth left. Has
anyone else experienced relief of TMD
symptoms because he or she has had his or
her wisdom teeth removed? Does anyone
think that doing this will help me?
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catswold
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Joined: 10 Oct 2005 Posts: 404 Location: Flint, Michigan
Posted: 06-06-07 22:15pm
Oh wow Helen, that's a tough question to
answer; practically impossible to know
beforehand. I am concerned to read that
you had 11 teeth pulled for braces. I
don't know your age, but orthodontists
(most) don't do that anymore and instead
expand the jaw and palate using a type of
splint and screws (I don't think splint is
the right word). There is a lot of
research out now that backs the theory
that no teeth should be pulled, especially
certain molars. You must have that
stability that only the molars can give
you.
I'm going to have to recommend that you
see another dentist. You should even go
to more than just one or two. Sorry about
that. I'm just not comfortable with her
advice.
Regarding your pain and grinding - you
should see about getting a good bite
splint to protect your teeth if for
nothing else. Check out the postings for
Jodester which I'm going to bump up for
some self-help treatments. I hope and
pray that something will work for you.
God bless...
Carol
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Tmddyan
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Hey Posted: 06-07-07 12:15pm
for me having my wisdom teeth did nothing.
If you have to have them out you have to
have them out. Tmj symptoms will increase
big time. just give yourself time to heal
and dont go too fast. for you you could
see improvement in the long run. it will
just be hard after you get them pulled.
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troyal147
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Location: Michigan
Like Dyan Said Posted: 08-06-07 15:49pm
once they are out, just be careful. I had
SLIGHT symptoms of tmj when my OMS saw a
glimpse of my upper wisdom teeth and told
me that "we need to go get them now so
when we get your tmj under control, we
won't have to pull them then." My dentist
told me not to do it as he could BARELY
see them on my xrays.
Well I did it and ever since the day after
surgery, I have been in pain. There has
not been a day since then I have not had
pain.
Maybe since they were so far up (all I
remember from the surgery was my head
being thrown around) that that is why I
had a bad outcome. I sure hope yours is
different.
Kellissia
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grassy
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Jun 2007 Posts: 116 Location: northeast
I Agree With Carol Posted: 08-07-07 13:06pm
WOW that makes me nervous. that is alot of
teeth to have pulled. go get another
opinion. having that many teeth out is
going to be a TRAUMA and you already have
tmj. get some more opinions. PLEASE good
luck!!! cindy
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niceguydesign
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Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 12 Location: Corona, CA
