View Full Version : I think I have a TMJ problem, is it a Dr or dentist I see?
jarmummy123
27-02-12, 10:43
Symptoms:
Right sided headaches, sometimes forehead.
Right ear ache
Tender jaw joint
Lower jaw ache
Pain in neck
Popping when I open mouth wide.
Do I see a dentist or Dr?
Does it sound TMJ?
Dentist, I have suspected tmj and dentist is referring me for a opg scan xx
jarmummy123
27-02-12, 12:02
Thanks for your reply.
What symptoms did you have?
miggymoggy
27-02-12, 12:34
I went to the Doctor and he told me to go to the Dentist.
Dentist had a look and said all could do was refer me to hospital.
Had MRI scan then had a procedure where under general they injected some fluid and did a washout of the joint, which has helped alot, but it's not a cure.
Hi there,
I had and still do have all of the above symptoms you described (except mine is the left-side). I first went to my doctor and he sent me to an oral surgeon at the hospital. They were unable to find a visible problem with me at the time. This was years ago, though, so I wonder what they'd say if I went now.
As it is, my doctor was pretty certain I had some sort of problem so I went to my dentist and had them make me a mouthguard to wear at night as I tend to clench my teeth.
Hope this helps a little
Dentist. I have TMJ and I wear a mouthguard over night to correct my bite and keep me from clenching my teeth.
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