TMJ Specialist

December 15, 2024
Can Dental Crowns Treat My TMJ?
I wear a custom nightguard for TMJ. It helps with jaw clicking and migraines. My teeth grinding has worn down my molar teeth. One tooth cracked last week. The TMJ specialist recommended adjusting my bite with inlays or crowns on my lower teeth to alleviate TMJ discomfort. Are putting crowns on my teeth a way…
December 31, 2023
Can a Tooth Pushed Out of Place Be Repositioned?
Last month, I had an accident that pushed my tooth back. I want Invisalign to reposition the tooth, but my dentist says nothing can be done further to move the tooth. The tooth root got moved forward and poked my upper lip. I could feel it in my nostril. My dentist said he repositioned the…
September 21, 2023
Will Jaw Pain and Popping Recur with a New Bridge?
I had jaw pain and popping with my last dental bridge and had to see a TMJ specialist to correct it. I got that bridge in 2001, so it is time to replace it. I relocated and switched dentists in 2014. Three weeks ago, I asked her about a new bridge, and she recommended a…
July 15, 2023
My Gums Are Too Swollen for a Dental Bridge
My dentist was supposed to take impressions of my mouth this week, but we had to delay it again because my gums and mouth are still swollen after extractions. I had gum disease, and my doctor prescribed an antibiotic before and after the extractions in December. The infection was getting better, then got worse again.…
April 4, 2023
Why Does One of My Three Dental Crowns Hurt?
One of my upper left molars has been hurting for two months. My dentist thought the tooth might be fractured and covered it with the crown. It hurts even when I chew soft food. When I put pressure on the tooth with my finger, it feels better, but the pain returns when I lift my…
February 23, 2023
How Long Does TMJ Last?
How long does TMJ last? Since late October, I have had horrible jaw pain and clicking when I open my mouth or eat. I also have very painful and clogged ears. Sometimes, they ring, which affects my sleep. I am concerned that I feel tired when I wake up after pain and ear-ringing episodes. My…
November 28, 2022
Did My Fall Cause a TMJ Flare-up?
I’ve been ill for almost two weeks, and my balance has been off. Four days ago, I fell in my bedroom and hurt my face and knee. The impact was not severe, but I have bruises on my left brow, cheek, and knee. Since I fell, I noticed some jaw pain that I hadn’t felt…
August 4, 2022
My Jaw Is Sore from a New Dental Implant Bridge
After getting a new implant bridge in late June, my upper and lower teeth don’t meet when I chew on the right side of my mouth. Also, my jaws are sore when I wake up in the morning. After getting the bridge, I felt jaw soreness, and my dentist adjusted my bite, but something is…
April 29, 2022
What Foods Should I Eat or Avoid for TMJ Pain?
I’m trying to decide if I really need to see a dentist or if I can manage what I think is TMJ on my own. My friend researched online and found a site that says if I eat whole foods, my TMJ symptoms will improve. It didn’t promise the symptoms would go away, but it…
February 28, 2022
My dental crown and post broke in five months
Last September, my dentist did a root canal and crown. The crown came off, and it and the post broke. Is my dentist responsible because his work didn’t last? – Thanks. Kenneth from San Diego Kenneth, We are sorry to hear about your experience. Although Dr. Rota would need to examine your crown, we can…