{"id":975,"date":"2017-02-15T21:30:16","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T03:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=975"},"modified":"2017-02-15T21:30:16","modified_gmt":"2017-02-16T03:30:16","slug":"ive-seen-specialist-still-tmj-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/ive-seen-specialist-still-tmj-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;ve Seen a Specialist; Why Do I Still Have TMJ Pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I have been a TMJ sufferer for years. I was first diagnosed with TMD by my general dentist during a routine exam. At the time I had jaw pain, limited range of motion, headaches, and popping. He sent me to a specialist who made me a night guard. He told me it should alleviate my problems. After a few weeks of relief, the discomfort was more consistent, so he made me a TMJ splint which I wore around the clock. The pain is still present after 2 years. Now he&#8217;s talking about surgery. What is going on? Why can&#8217;t they fix this?<\/p>\n<p>Kathy B. &#8211; Oregon<\/p>\n<p>Kathy,<\/p>\n<p>Diagnosis and treatment of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) can be challenging. There are often a variety of overlapping conditions involved. The root of the problem can be in the muscle that controls and affects jaw movement or in the joint itself. An accurate diagnosis is critical for successful treatment. With all the self-proclaimed \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/new-orleans-tmj-specialist.html\">TMJ specialists<\/a>\u201d, it\u2019s important to note that TMJ is not a recognized specialty in dentistry or the medical field. <\/p>\n<p>Since any doctor can claim they specialize in this, it\u2019s important to research reviews online from people who were treated by them for this condition. Be sure to ask the dentist what type of TMJ training he&#8217;s had. Dental school is not enough. Despite the fact you&#8217;re still struggling, the doctor was on the right track. However, sometimes the best results are seen when treatments are done in combination. <\/p>\n<p>I know it&#8217;s frustrating. First, make certain your dentist has the type of training necessary to treat such a complicated issue.  For instance, Dr. Delaune studied TMJ at the Dawson Academy.  If you can find someone in your area that has similar training, you can have the confidence they&#8217;ll find the solution.<\/p>\n<p>This blog is brought to you by <a href=\"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\">Dr. Duane Delaune<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have been a TMJ sufferer for years. I was first diagnosed with TMD by my general dentist during a routine exam. At the time I had jaw pain, limited range of motion, headaches, and popping. He sent me to a specialist who made me a night guard. 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