tmj second opinion

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  December 31, 2024

  Will Zirconia Crowns Decrease My Jaw Pain?

  I am beginning not to trust my new dentist. I am getting a four-crown, zirconia dental bridge. I looked at the dentist’s estimate, and it includes a porcelain upgrade. The dentist did not mention a porcelain upgrade to me, so before I call the office, will you please explain what this is? I want to…

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  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…

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  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…