Your Q My A – Tmj Treatment Costs
Donald asks…Is $2,600 a reasonable price for 2 - 3 hours of dental occlusal equilibration?I've been getting treatments for TMJ disorder for the last 19 months to the tune of $150 a week. Now my doctor says I'm ready for the last step, which is a 2 - 3 hour session of occlusal equilibration, or coronoplasty. The cost is $2,600. My doctor says I'm "lucky" because the price is going up soon, but I feel like that's way out of line... as far as I know, there is no extra...
Read More...Your Q My A – Tmj Pain Relief
Chris asks…TMJ Pain Relief? Please Help?I've been having jaw pain lately and it is giving me ear and head aches.. what can i do to relieve this besides taking tylenol or advil? Thank you!Bruxism Treatment Guy answers:Try sleeping with a mouth guard (that you can buy at any drug store or wal-mart). This is what my dentist recommended to prevent me from grindinng my teeth when I sleep. To be honest I haven't tried this yet because I'm married and I'd be slightly embarassed...
Read More...Your Q My A – Teeth Jaw Pain After Dental Work
George asks…Workers Comp and Losing my teeth and pain question please help me?I am so confused I already had a few questions answered But if WC doesn't take into account pain, then what am I going to do? Here is my situation 1. Three years ago I was working, a coworker threw something at me ,and after I was done work I reported it to managers. I then went to the ER. I then went to policie dept to press charges. 2. I forgave her because she told the police she was...
Read More...Your Q My A – Bruxism Symptoms
Steven asks…Could this be stress symptoms? or should i see a doctor?Recently i've been told by a doctor that i have irregular heartbeating, something like the heart stops beating for a few seconds then it compensates racing up the beats right after the irregular episode. So he told me that it shouldn't be something to worry much because its irregular but it's a compensated right after, but anyway i should go to specialist and make more examinations. I haven't gone yet...
Read More...Your Q My A – Jaw Pain One Side
Linda asks…Jaw pain on one side, can barely chew, help?The right side of my jaw has been gradually getting more painful for the last couple days. I feel like I can open it less and less. If I'm chewing food, it really hurts. All of my wisdom teeth are fully in, never had any issues with them, and I use antiseptic mouthwash every night. The pain seems to be further back from my teeth anyway. What's wrong with me?Bruxism Treatment Guy answers:It would be best to visit a...
Read More...Your Q My A – Grinding Teeth Causes
Thomas asks…Can grinding and clenching your teeth cause nerve pain?My teeth started having nerve pain to the point where I had a root canal done last year. Now the same pain is back in the tooth next to it, but the dentist says the tooth is healthy and not damaged, though there is evidence of grinding and clenching. I figure this can cause muscle pain, but nerve pain??Bruxism Treatment Guy answers:Grinding is not likely to develope nerve pain. However, clenching will. If...
Read More...Your Q My A – What Is Bruxism Grinding
Carol asks…Is this considered Bruxism?I saw some videos of what bruxism looked like. they were biting down constantly while sleeping. But when i sleep, i dont bite down constantly, I grind my teeth side to side, from left to right with my lower jaw, and in a fast motion. I sometimes dont realize im doing it before i fall asleep. is this the same grinding of teeth as bruxism?? Help?Bruxism Treatment Guy answers:Hi, I am a third year dental student. Yes any form of tooth...
Read More...Your Q My A – Grinding Teeth In Sleep Symptoms
Steven asks…Am I suffering from sleep paralysis?A few minutes ago, I was lying on my back in bed. My laptop was on my lap, and I was falling asleep. I started to hallucinate that I was driving. Then the windows frosted over and I couldn’t see out of them, and as the car sped up, I couldn’t stop it or slow it down. I felt my body moving in my mind, but it didn’t quite feel like I was controlling it. I felt my foot moving on the pedals, and for a moment I even saw...
Read More...Your Q My A – Tmj4
George asks…What will happen to this illegal who was drinking & driving Victims Identified in Easter Hit-and-Run Crash?MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner has released the identity of two people who were killed in a car crash that startled neighbors from their sleep early Easter morning. According to the Medical Examiner's office, Ernesto Montejo-Cortes, 26, and Raynel Villareal-Lucas, 35, died in the crash. Police arrested a 35-year-old suspect, who...
Read More...Your Q My A – Teeth Grinding
Richard asks…How can I be more comfortable with my teeth grinding at night?I am self conscious because I grind my teeth when I sleep. So when I have friends over I am ashamed to use my night guard (the plastic molding that protects my teeth from wear). I have been grinding my teeth since I was 15, and still feel self conscious. I feel like this is a huge insecurity for a potential relationship, and think its part of the reason why I have been single for so long. How do I...
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