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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\u2019t looking for help with them, just talking.<\/p>\n

Well, she goes and tells the dentist what I said and, next thing I know, he\u2019s messing with my jaw. He said he feels certain that I have a TMJ disorder and that I need full-mouth reconstruction to fix it. I was beside myself. I\u2019ve never even heard of something like that. Then, to make matters worse, the assistant brings me in an estimate and says my insurance probably won\u2019t cover this so-called necessary treatment and that to cure my headaches, I\u2019ll have to pony up more than I make in a year. It sounds like snake-oil to me. Is there any truth at all to this or is he just trying to make a quick buck? —\u00a0 Monica in Alabama<\/p>\n

Monica,
\nIn all fairness, your hygienist has a responsibility to let the doctor know any medially-relevant information that you tell her, even if it\u2019s only in conversation. In this respect, she was no-doubt looking out for your best interests. Moreover, headaches are indeed a symptom of TMJ disorders, so they were spot-on with that as well.<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t sound like they took the time to explain why you received the diagnosis, though. A TMJ disorder occurs when the temporomandibular joint isn\u2019t working properly. That\u2019s your jawbone. Most commonly, people begin to experience pain in the jawbone as a result of grinding or clenching. Sometimes they do it while they sleep, so they\u2019re not even aware of their habit. Other times, people clench while agitated and don\u2019t realize it. Malalignment can also cause issues, too. Any of these things can affect the wear on your teeth and cause pain throughout your mouth, jaw, head and neck. If left untreated, a lot of damage can be caused, and it becomes more difficult to manage.<\/p>\n

Typically, a full-mouth reconstruction is needed when the problem has been on-going. Doctors usually try to treat TMJ disorders conservatively at first, perhaps with a bite splint to wear overnight. However, we also don\u2019t know the root cause of your issue, nor do we know the extent of the damage, so it\u2019s impossible to say whether full-mouth reconstruction is warranted.<\/p>\n

Technically, there are no TMJ specialists<\/a>. Nevertheless, you can find a dentist in your area who has spent extra time studying conditions related to it. If your treatment plan and estimate sound excessive, there\u2019s a very good chance you\u2019re right. Find another doctor who has the additional training and experience needed to provide you with a solid second opinion.<\/p>\n

This post is sponsored by New Orleans cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. Read more about why many consider Dr. Delaune to be the best dentist in New Orleans<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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