TMJ Dentist

• January 31, 2019

  Do I Have tmj or tmd?

  I’m a little confused about which problem I have. I’ve been having problems with severe headaches and pain in my jaw. Someone said they think I have TMJ . I went home to look that up and there seems to be two things. One is called TMJ and one is called TMD. How do I…

• September 7, 2018

  My Husband Says My Migraines are From TMJ

  I take medicine for migraines every day. My husband, who is not a big believer in medications, thinks I’m probably getting the migraines from TMJ disorder and the medicine is not necessary. How do I know if he’s right? Adeline Dear Adeline, Migraines can be the result of TMJ disorder, but there are normally other…

• February 3, 2017

  Is Jaw Pain Diet Related?

  I have pretty severe jaw pain, especially in the mornings. My sister said it’s my diet and I need to eat only whole foods. I switched to a whole foods diet. I’ve been on it a few weeks and haven’t had any relief. Do I need to give it more time? I can’t decide if…

• December 1, 2016

  Why Is My Dentist Sending Me Somewhere Else for My TMJ?

  My dentist thinks I have TMJ, but he wants to send me somewhere else for treatment.  I thought all dentists treated TMJ. Michelle – Ohio Michelle, While all dentists can treat TMJ, some have more training in treating TMJ than others. It sounds like your dentist feels like you would get better care with another…

• November 25, 2016

  Do I Need to Get a Second Opinion from a TMJ Dentist?

  I went through about two years of braces when I was a teen and I stuck with it. I even wore the retainer like I was supposed to for years. Now my dentist says my bite isn’t right. He wants me to get crowns on all my teeth to fix it. In all fairness, I’ve…