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Who and how do they treat TMJ and how is it diagnosed? Any advice welcomed?๐Ÿคจ

posted September 23, 2022
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A MyFibroTeam Member

Your gp or dentist can diagnose you

posted September 23, 2022
A MyFibroTeam Member

I got injections into my jaw. It was locked. Be careful chewing food. Put smaller amounts in your mouth. Concentrate on how you chew.

Lynda

posted September 24, 2022
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I've had it since the mid 1970's when I had a diving accident. I've had my jaw joints replaced twice now - once in the mid 1980's and again in about 2012. I ended having implants on the bottom, and a "flipper" on the top as my mouth doesn't open very far. ๐Ÿค‘ I am finally OK with new teeth being done at extreme cost by two wonderful doctors !!

posted September 24, 2022
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I got a mouth guard years ago but I just didn't wear it very much. I did not take my teeth grinding seriously. Now I wear it at least while I sleep. I take it very seriously as I do not want to have bone loss. The dentist said to wear it at least 6 to 8 hours a day so I wear it while I sleep even though I'm not aware of my teeth grinding when I sleep. Actually, I probably should wear it during the day but I need to eat frequently.

posted September 25, 2022
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Please get checked by your dentist. I wear night guards (one for tmj and one for gum biting). Tmj is serious. I have grinded through several guards over the years. Imagine the damage to your teeth. And still I have a constant ache in my left jaw.

posted September 24, 2022

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