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FAQ: TMJ / TMD - Jaw Joint Pain - C

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Dentures and TMJ Headaches: In 1996 I had my teeth removed because of gum disease. Due to the bone loss, my dentures have never fit. I have never worn my bottom dentures. Now I've been told I have TMJ due to ill fitting dentures. Please tell me what can help with this. I have very severe headaches constantly. One of the reasons I went along with this was the dentist said it would clear up the headaches. Instead, they have been getting worse. I'm at my wits end. ....Visitor from TN (answer)
TMJ and Numbness: I am 26 years old and have been suffering from TMJ for about 10 years. I was only diagnosed with it about 2 years ago. Previously I was told it was a sinus problem and was given antibiotics every time I had a "sinus" headache. I now wear a bite plate. For the past two weeks I have had a terrible headache mainly around my right eye, with numbness. My jaw hasn't been bothering me at all. I get pain in my neck and right hand as well also with numbness. I was wondering whether this could be related to my TMJ, as I don't recognise this headache, other than the numbness. ....Visitor from NY (answer)
LVI TMJ Treatment: No Improvement: I have suffered with severe TMJ symptoms for years, had multiple splints, therapy, braces and surgery. All of which could of been avoided (supposedly). I have been with 2 docs trained through Las Vegas Institute and am on a second orthotic with no improvement, .....any suggestions? ....Visitor from CO (answer)
Ear and Tooth Pain: Is this TMJ? 6 months ago, I started to have shooting pain in my left ear and in my lower left molar which have been checked. My dentist even took the nerve out of that tooth and crowned it. But I still have the same pain (ear-tooth). I have seen a specialist who gave me a mouthgard to wear all the time. He said I should get better after 1 2 weeks, but I don't. Is that normal? He regularly checks the mouthgard to adjust it. Could it take more time for the pain to ease? ....Visitor from France (answer)
Special tests necessary before using NTI device? For about 4 years I have been dealing with headaches that have increased in severity and occurance. I had an NTI device made by the inventor at a headache clinic. Do I need my tmj joints evaluated before I continue with this splint? I haven't had any tmj films or evaluations. I am worried I am doing more harm. ....Visitor from CA (answer)
TMJ and Dentures: Can someone who has had all their teeth extracted and then had dentures made but, never worn the dentures for many many years have TMJ symptoms due to stress on the joints? ...Visitor from NC (answer)
I have had two root canals and crown/tooth/root extraction plus additional gum surgery to secure a 3 unit bridge in upper right quadrant. I have had pain over the bone area and it still continues. I have been 3 times going to the endodontist, periodontist and prosthodontist and evrything looks clean. I refuse to have any more xrays and I need all of my crowns redone (25 years old). The pain is partially sinus, and TMJ, but there is another pain invloved that triggers off my vestibular problems. It sits right on the bone above the last molar that was root canaled, I always have a third root. I am hoping not to loose that tooth. I can not have implants. ...Visitor from NY (answer)
I had 4 front lower teeth extracted in 2000 for pain in those teeth. I have had constant facial and jaw pain ever since. My MRI shows anterior disc displacement without reduction on the left and displacement on the right with reduction. I have been to MANY dentists, but with no help. I can't wear a partial. The extraction area still burns and causes pain. I am currently on morphine, need help. ...Visitor from NE (answer)
I have had my upper dentures for exactly one year now. They fit great and I am told I have great suction. (Need no adhesive at all). My problem is I can only wear these for a hour or two before I am in extreme pain. I believe I am doing it to myself as I tend to clench and push them up all the time. Before you know it I have a headache from my jaw up both sides of my head. I have been very sick for over 25 years. Rehumatoid Arthritis for one thing. Could this be TMJ caused by myself? I am on clonazapam 1 mg. twice daily and it doesn't help at all with the stress and clenching. What else can I do? As it is now I am not wearing my teeth much now and am only 51. ...Visitor from WA (answer)

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