Facial pain
Added: March 08, 2008 - 8:11 AM
By: BumbleB17@aol.com, Lowell, MA
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Case Summary
Exam & Consultation
TMJ / Bite Problems
Full Mouth Reconstruction
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: dec 20 2007
Last Cleaning: june 2997
Case Description
My bite is way off and I have suffered with headaches and facial pain for many years. For the past 4-5 years my lower jaw has been receeding and getting more and more painful. I believe once I can get the TMJ problem in order, I will need full built up crowns in the rear of my mouth in order to make up for my back upper and lower teeth not meeting as they should. I need an implant top left and also have a broken tooth bottom right. I thought I should hold off on this work until I find someone to realign my jaw then I can have everything else done at once. Any help on what direction to turn will be greatly appreciated.
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Reply: Facial pain
added: March 09, 2008 - 2:43 PM
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Before you do any permanent treatment on your teeth you should definitely resolve your jaw/headache problems. This is often done with a bite splint. The bite splint repositions your jaw into a comfortable position. Once a comfortable position is determined then you restore your teeth so that your new teeth close into the same position they were in with the splint. If you would like to come in for a free consult I would be more than happy to review your case and answer any questions you may have. Hope to see you soon, Dr. Richard Miller
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