TMJ
Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 7:04 pm
Okay, I've called my dentist and am waiting to hear back from him (he's a friend). I'm going to ask him about specialists because I didn't see any from my town listed on that site that missingu provided. There are two about 100 miles from here, though, that I can try if I need to.
My dentist is the one who mentioned the MRI to begin with, but the orthodontist didn't follow through with it. So we'll talk with him a little and see what he wants to do before I go back to my orthodontist next week. I'll definitely let y'all know what I hear. I really appreciate your help!
By the way, what do you know or think about seeking chiropractic help for TMJ? Is is something I should look into?
Thanks again!
Oh, I figure I should add that another thing I've caught myself doing a lot is thrusting my lower jaw forward when I'm not doing anything. My mouth isn't closed all the way--my teeth don't touch--but my bottom teeth are practically in line with my top teeth. It's really tight. I did have an underbite when I was little that was corrected. And now, when I look at my bite in the mirror, my top and bottom teeth don't line up exactly.
My dentist is the one who mentioned the MRI to begin with, but the orthodontist didn't follow through with it. So we'll talk with him a little and see what he wants to do before I go back to my orthodontist next week. I'll definitely let y'all know what I hear. I really appreciate your help!
By the way, what do you know or think about seeking chiropractic help for TMJ? Is is something I should look into?
Thanks again!
Oh, I figure I should add that another thing I've caught myself doing a lot is thrusting my lower jaw forward when I'm not doing anything. My mouth isn't closed all the way--my teeth don't touch--but my bottom teeth are practically in line with my top teeth. It's really tight. I did have an underbite when I was little that was corrected. And now, when I look at my bite in the mirror, my top and bottom teeth don't line up exactly.