New Orleans TMJ dentist

February 26, 2016
Dentist says I need an Anterior Repositioning Splint… what is it?
I’ve been seeing a dentist for jaw pain and at my last appointment he mentioned fitting me for an Anterior Repositioning Splint. He didn’t really tell me much about it or how it will help me. Is it made out of plastic and is it very big? What will it do? — Jeremiah Jeremiah, Dentists…
November 12, 2015
Does pregnancy make TMJ worse?
I’ve been a TMJ sufferer for many years. After numerous doctors and treatments I felt I had the pain management under control. Now, I am pregnant and I’m having constant TMJ pain. Does pregnancy make TMJ worse? — Amy in Texas Amy, Dealing with TMJ is tough, especially during pregnancy. Women with preexisting pain conditions…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…