TMJ Treatment Options
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- Опубліковано 27 січ 2019
- At Sleep & TMJ Therapy we do not perform general dentistry. Our main focus every day is TMD/TMJ, Sleep Apnea and Case Finishing. In our practice we see many children and adults suffering from a variety of TMD/TMJ related symptoms such as crowding of the teeth, breathing difficulties, snoring, jaw pain, headaches, limited opening and much more. Many parents call and ask, “how old does my child need to be to receive an evaluation?” and the answer is any age! Dr. Jeffrey L. Brown starts checking on developmental growth as soon as a child is born.
Newborns:
With newborns, he checks their frenums which is a huge factor in bite development, palatal arch formation which affects breathing and jaw positioning. Frenum release will be recommended when needed for newborns. Craniosacral therapy is always recommended for newborns which can help to improve the functioning of the nervous system, relieving pain and improving mobility. This therapy eases the tightness in the baby's mouth, head and neck, leading to breastfeeding success as well.
Children:
Children who are old enough to comply with treatment, can start with treatment with turbos. Turbos are small amounts of composite material on top of the tooth and are usually placed on two lower molars; one of the left molar and one on the right. Turbos allow the surrounding teeth to erupt higher which gives the jaw more support so the face and bite can develop properly. With the turbos slightly separating the upper and lower teeth, the teeth can freely move, and we can avoid cross-bites, under-bites, over bites and much more. If the teeth are beginning to align at a young age, that means no braces! Children who have enough teeth to support TMJ/TMD appliances will be candidates for non-invasive appliance therapy to help the jaw, palate and teeth grow properly. We mainly use the ALF appliances on children so we can slowly guide the development process.
Teens and Adults:
When teens and adults come to our practice, Dr. Brown will evaluate their symptoms and decide which treatment plan will effectively achieve the goals of the patient and our office. Dr. Brown prefers to use the ALF appliance for treatment however in some cases where the patient’s symptoms are affecting their quality of life, we will often recommend the lower Modified Gelb Appliance. This appliance takes the pressure off of the jaw joints, help with swelling and inflammation in the jaw joint area and overall helps reduce TMD/TMJ symptoms. Our goal is to get the patient feeling better while getting the cranial alignment and jaw joints in optimal working order. If you have any questions, please let us know by emailing us at: office@sleepandtmjtherapy.com
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Everything you said I have and nobody seems to understand what I'm going through they keep telling me to see a psychiatrist you're amazing and I wish you weren't so far cuz I would come and see you and stop this suffering thank you for posting these videos cuz at least I know in my mind I know what I'm feeling🙏🇨🇦
Thank you for watching Zoi! You are not alone and we hope you find relief soon!
Did you find any relief? Could you please share your experience with treatment?
Thanks for the feedback - I am glad you are getting treatment.
Thank you very much !
Thank you so much for sharing 🙏 Any recommendations for people in Canada (Ontario)
How does the Homeoblock compare to the Alf?
Hi dr Brown, quick question if you don't mind me asking.
So i have a bilateral tmj subluxation + hypertranslation and I also have a vertical maxillary excess and was wondering if there's any correlation between these two?
Is there anybody you’d recommend in the Houston area?
Is there a list of recomended TMJ Specialists in different states? It's hard to find one in South Florida. Thank you!
I have TMJ disease just Clicking all of my organ like shoulder,headache,mouth etc normaly do you have method for loose my Jaw clicking, almost 2 year,so 2 teeth had be taken by dentist.thanks
I feel like something happened with my bite after my wisdom teeth were removed
Can you suggest a good tmj specialist who lives in London in UK? I am suffering from it for the last two months and i am about to go crazy. I cant even have any soft food or talk without pain. Both of my jaws feel very inflamed. Please guide me.
Hi where u location??
Can an orthotic mess your bite up? I just got done with braces, and I don't want to go backwards because I can't afford phase 2.
Hi, i have been experiencing also clicking on my right jaw everytime i eat hard food (not even that hard), my right jaw seems locked, i cannot open it so i do massage on the jaw joint and it help. Sometimes i feel tightness of my jaw. I feel tiredness or tenderness around my eyes, nose and forehead. I feel air pressure on my left ear almost everyday and no matter i do yawning, swallowing and blowing it doesn't help, only lying on my left side work. And sometimes i hear ringing in my left ear. To whom do i need to go for check up, dentist or ENT? Thank you...
Thank you for reaching out! Since you are experiencing many symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction (ringing in the ears, jaw popping/clicking, jaw locking, tenderness in the face, ear pressure, ear ringing), we recommend seeing a dentist who specializes in treating TMD. It is important that they order a TMJ MRI so they can take a look at what is happening internally. A TMJ MRI will show the location of the articular discs in the jaw joints. If a displacement is present, they can then provide you with a proper treatment plan. If you have any other questions, feel free to email our office at office@sleepandtmjtherapy.com or you can call us at 703-821-1103. We hope you find relief soon!
Hey! thanks for the video, I'd like to know what part of the TMJ triggers a scapula pain. I have right TMJD and I'm about to start the treatment. There is a scapular pain I have for the last four years in the left minor rhomboid.
Hey, did you find any solution to your problem? I have had same left scapula pain for years and also TMJD. I highly suspect that there is some connection between both.
Hi, Im from philippines I've watched this video and I always felt those symptoms like clicking on my left jaw i cant open my mouth widely, and i think i have this tmj. I never try to go to dentist since i feel this symptoms of tmj because i know the treatment is costly not just because its costly but my parents cant afford this treatment . What should i do to heal this tmj? Thus the treatment for TMJ is really costly? Hope you'll help me , im always bothered when my jaw is popping and clicking. what should i do since i dont go to dentist?
Thank you for reaching out with your questions. We definitely recommend seeing a dentist who can evaluate and treat your for TMJ dysfunction. Since you mentioned that this might not be an option for you, the best advice we could give you to help avoid pain in the future would be to stick to a soft food diet (so you take it easy on your jaw joints), avoid stressful situations (because this will cause you to clench) and to do jaw exercises, stretches and massages on your jaw joints to loosen the muscles. You can find TMJ exercises on our UA-cam channel.
Click here to watch at-home exercises you can do: ua-cam.com/play/PLgUDrdow0P3Wq_RhhMMz1oK9rG1tqQ28D.html
Please note, the advice is to help avoid future problems. This will not fix your current symptoms. In order to fix the popping/clicking in the jaw joints and limited range of motion, you will need to seek treatment. I hope this helps! We are here if you need us. - Sleep & TMJ Therapy
I feel dizziness all the time doc , I feel like not alive in this world.
Living with constant dizziness is very difficult and we are sorry you are dealing with that. Give this test a try to see if conservative TMJ treatment will help.
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Also, we recommend meeting with a TMJ specialist and having a TMJ MRI taken so you can see if there is disc displacement in the jaw joints. This may be causing vertigo and dizziness.
I have the same. I have dizziness and I hate it. Did you get rid of your dizziness? How? I went to a doctor that didn't help me.
I have a friend of mine who has been endentulous for over 12 yrs (no dentures) He has had no support in his mouth. So he is riddled with neck/shoulder pain, hearing loss as well as sleep apnea. He has postural issues as you mentioned in this video rounded shoulders and forward head posture that I believe stems from the TMJ. His left condyle is worn out. His insurance is why he is in the state he is in Medicare has no dental and he recently got Medicaid 2 yrs ago and where they pay for the very least treatment and ignores the TMJ completely. I would imagine if the denture is made without the TMJ taken into consideration it could make his pain worse. Do you know what kind of dentist he should follow up with a TMJ specialist or a prosthodontist??
Nadine, thank you for your message. We are sorry to hear about your friend. We too wish insurance would cover more and stop skipping over TMJ benefits considering the jaw joint is one of the most used joints in the body. Regarding your friend, you are correct. There is a possibility the underlying problem is a TMD/TMJ issue. If any appliance or guard is made without taking the jaw joints into consideration, it can cause many uncomfortable symptoms and could make symptoms worse. We always recommend having a TMJ MRI taken of the jaw joints so you can get a better understanding of what is happening internally. If he has articular disc displacement, this can cause a lot of pain, sleeping issues, neck pain, arm numbness, hearing loss, ringing in the ears, popping and clicking in the jaw joints and much more. It is very important to know the extent of displacement before treatment planning. Also, we take CBCT imaging of our patients so we can evaluate the joints to see the condition of the condyles, alignment of the face, neck, posture, spacing and much more. All of this information is necessary when designing a plan for patients. We recommend seeing a TMD specialist for an evaluation. If you or your friend has any questions at all or if coming to meet with Dr. Jeffrey Brown is an option, please email us at office@sleepandtmjtherapy.com. We are here for you both! - Sleep & TMJ Therapy
i was given a mouthguard with a ridge that goes toward the top teeth and also a mouthguard for the top teeth. since using this i have had worse tmj issues. is an appliance with a ridge on the bottom normal?
Thank you for your question. We do not use mouth guards in our office because we believe it does not fix the root of the problem which is the jaw joints. We use modified splints (also known as modified gelb appliances) as well as custom ALF appliances for TMJ problems. Our lower appliances do not have ridges because we want your lower jaw to be able to move to a comfortable position. With ridges, it locks you in a bite which restricts cranial motion. If you would like to talk further, we would be glad to help! Please send us an email to office@sleepandtmjtherapy.com
Doctor I chew from one side and my jaw is sharp from side and i got assymetry because of it will
braces treat it and will chewing equally work ??
After over 9 years of battling with TMJ and bruxism, I was able to get over the nighttime teeth clenching and my jaw and face muscles feel very relaxed with this TMJ treatment t.co/s5Or7HLh0w Moreover, I am also free from severe headaches. I am so happy I discovered this guide..
My jaw is tight and my face goes really numb. Tingling in fingers and legs it gets so bad so mornings its hard to get out of bed 😔😔doctors are no help cz its keeping happening. My dentist didn't really give me answers as to why all my teeth are shaky
I am sorry to hear what your are experiencing. I recommend looking for a TMJ specialist that can take a look at the underlying problem. Also, check out our other videos and do the At-Home Exercises in the meantime to find some relief.
ANYONE YOU RECOMMEND IN LOS ANGELES, CA?
tmjandsleeptherapycentre.com/dr-shirazi-talks-at-google/ is Dr. Brown's friend. He is about 6 hours from you however, he should be able to meet you and give guidance. Let him know Dr. Brown sent you! Best of luck on your journey to health.
Are you no longer working with tic patients?
Good morning, thank you for your question. We see patients experiencing tics almost every day. - Sleep & TMJ Therapy
I wake in middle of the night . I hear this clicking sound . Is there any option for this in Chicago ? .
I am not aware of any specialist in Chicago but please call us and we can tell you about our out of town patient protocols
do you use dna appliance?
Thank you for your question! The DNA appliance is something we do not choose to use in our office.
Hi dr where is ur office located please??
We are located in Falls Church Virginia. Check out our website for our "Out-of-Town Patients". Visits work a bit differently.
sir do braces help tmj?
If there is an underlying TMJ problem, we do not recommend getting braces as it will not treat the problem. Our goal is to get the joints working properly and then straighten the teeth.
@@SleepTMJTherapyVienna sir what if my teeth is straight and my bite is normal but i have tmj popping
can braces fix my TMJ?
Great question! Braces are used to straighten the teeth. If you have a TMJ problem, you need to address that first. In our office we always treat the jaw joints first. Once the jaw joints are in a stable position, we then will consider braces, ALF appliances or aligners to move the teeth.
@@SleepTMJTherapyVienna hi i have a question, i already have braces and recently started having this problem, what should i do??
@@marianino8465 i heard braces can cause tmj so ur not alone
Sir how can i contact you please let me know an email