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March 5, 2014
Tinnitus caused by TMJ?
I am looking for an answer to the ear pain/noises/tinnitus that I have been experiencing in my left ear. It is difficult to pinpoint because the sounds and volume are not consistent, but it seems that the clicking gets louder and more bothersome late at night because my muscles tend to tighten up, causing head…
December 23, 2013
Ears have been ringing for 4 nights. Do I have TMJ?
My ears have been ringing for 4 nights in a row. Before that they would ring every now and then. I am wondering if I have TMJ. THanks Deidre Deidre – TMJ disorder can affect your ears. It can cause pain or sensitivity in your ears or tinnitus—ringing in your ears. Tense jaw muscles can…
August 16, 2013
Do all dentists know about TMJ?
I think I have TMJ. I told my dentist I think I have it and he pushed around on my cheeks and asked me if it hurt. I told him it was sore and he said you probably do have it but that was all he did. Can’t TMJ be treated? Do all dentists know…
July 18, 2013
Is it important to finish the root canal treatment?
My dentist started a root canal on one of my teeth but she couldn’t finish it because the root was longer than expected. When she used longer files, I had a lot of pain. So she stopped. The office called my insurance company and got approval for me to see an endodontist. Is it really…
June 25, 2013
Do the teeth gap bands I order online actually work?
Do the teeth gap bands I order online actually work? – Alayah Alayah – Tooth gap bands will move your teeth, but the position to which your teeth will be moved is uncertain. In some cases, after teeth were moves, they were not parallel—one tooth stuck out farther than another. If two teeth are being…
April 16, 2013
Should I feel hard spots after a Juvederm injection?
Hi. I got Juvederm injections yesterday at a salon. It looks good but it’s kind of swollen and hard to the touch. Is this normal? Will the hardness go away? – Kandace Kandace – When you receive Juvederm® injections, hardness, or firmness, swelling, pain, and redness are all normal near the injection site. The side…
March 23, 2013
Botox party vs doctor or dentist administered
I am only 37 yrs old but I have deep wrinkles in my forehead and around my mouth when I smile. When I see pictures of myself, I think I look at least 42 yrs old. I was invited to a Botox party, which I declined because I wasn’t sure I wanted to do it…
January 25, 2013
How can I tell if I have gum disease?
How can I tell if I have gum disease? My gums are bleeding. Thanks. Thomas Thomas – The best way to tell if you have gum disease is to see your dentist. Your dentist will examine your teeth and gums to make the determination. Symptoms of gum disease Gums that bleed when you floss or…
December 14, 2012
How can I get rid of facial wrinkles without Botox?
I am 44 years old, but I look more like 52. I know I look older because I asked a few random people at work how old they think I am. All of them gave an age over 50. Part of the reason for looking older are the deep creases in my face. I got…
November 26, 2012
Best way to fix two loosened teeth
I was involved in a domestic dispute over the weekend, the day after THanksgiving, and a blow to my mouth caused my front two teeth to loosen. I don’t want to be taken advantage of with dental work that I don’t need. I will be making an appointment this week, but will you please tell…