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• April 13, 2015

  Insurance coverage for TMJ treatment

  Is a TMJ specialist covered by my insurance?  — Marcus Marcus, When you’re in pain, it’s unfortunate that most of us have to worry about how cost will dictate a method of treatment, or if you even decide to get specialized treatment. If it was simple, we would all just be able to see who…

• February 27, 2015

  Is tooth pain caused from grinding my teeth or something else?

  I’m a teeth grinder at night. I’ve been doing it for as long as I can remember, but up until now everything has been fine with my teeth (at my check-up and cleaning several months ago there were no issues).  But something has changed in the last month or so and I am noticing a…

• February 5, 2015

  Are numb fingers a symptom of TMJ?

  I grind my teeth and I know that it is the main reason for most of my TMJ problems. I’ve had symptoms such as facial pain, stiff jaw, and ringing in my ear, so I sought treatment and did splint therapy to help. Recently, I’ve noticed numbness or a “pins and needles” feeling in a few…

• January 6, 2015

  Can I find more affordable dental implants?

  I have several missing teeth and I refuse to smile anymore because I am so embarrassed about how I look. I want to get implants, but the dentist I recently visited quoted me $5000. That is so much more than I was expecting and I really don’t think I can afford it. Is it possible…

• December 28, 2014

  Can Invisalign cause TMJ?

  I am well into my Invisalign treatment. Since starting my sixth tray, I’ve been having severe headaches as well as pain in my jaw and the side  of my face. I’ve also noticed that I can’t open my mouth all the way. Could I have developed TMJ and do you think Invisalign is what is…

• November 19, 2014

  Do I Need Full-Mouth Reconstruction to Fix My TMJ Disorder?

  I was visiting my hygienist and we were chatting as usual. I happened to mention that I had been suffering from a lot of headaches over the past few months. I wasn’t looking for help with them, just talking. Well, she goes and tells the dentist what I said and, next thing I know, he’s…

• November 13, 2014

  I'm ready to say goodbye to my gap… what are my options?

  I’ve had a gap between my front teeth for as long as I can remember. I’ll be turning 40 soon and I’d like to start this next phase of my life by getting it fixed. My dentist recommended braces, but I’d like to explore other options that might not take as long to see a…

• October 15, 2014

  What can I do to make implants more affordable?

  I don’t have dental insurance, so haven’t been to the dentist in a long time. I finally had to break down and go because of a tooth that has been causing all sorts of problems. My dentist wants to remove the tooth and place an implant. I really want to do this so my tooth will…

• August 4, 2014

  I think I developed TMJ after getting a crown

  I recently had a crown placed on one of my molars. It was a very long process from prep appointment to when the crown was cemented. I spent a lot of time in the dental chair with my mouth wide open and now my bite doesn’t feel right. I’ve been having headaches, stiffness in my…

• July 9, 2014

  I've had it with dentures that don't fit!

  I’ve had my dentures now for about two years and I am just sick of them! Even when I have them adjusted by my dentist (which is quite frequently) my mouth is still sore and what’s even worse, I can hardly speak or eat. I’m ready to throw them in the garbage and just forget…