Cherie76
09-29-2002, 08:38 PM
i left a message about TMJ and no one replyed at all. I really do need to talk to people about the symptoms I am having and I am also pregnant. i wanted to know if pregnancy brings on more pain with TMJ? I have been dealing with the pain for about 2 years, but in the last couple of weeks the pain has been much worse than it has ever been. Also I wanted to know has anyone gotten TMJ from dental work. Mine started around the time after I had my wisdom tooth removed. Someone please respond!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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gennileigh
09-29-2002, 10:20 PM
I happen to believe also that my TMJ came from dental work... I am 18 now, when I was in 7th grade I had braces until the end of 8th grade... I'm not sure if that had anything to do with it.. BUT also November of 2001 I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed.. I didn't have immediate pain afterwards... my pain started like 3 or 4 months afterwards...I have heard of people who were getting their wisdom teeth removed and their mouth getting stuck open... so it is definitley a possibility.... as far as pregnancy i have no idea... sorry..... hope this helped
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MikeV
09-30-2002, 02:18 AM
Cherie
YEs, tmj is renowned for being caused by dental work - either long term wrk like braces or, as inmy case, the reoval of a tooth,particulalry from the lower jaw.
My tmj is not as severe as many on here, nor yours it seems. Pain is not my biggest enemy but other symptoms - mainly ear problems, dizziness, eustachian tubes, throat discomfort etc. But the ear problem started within an hour of having a lower molar removed - downward pressure on the jaw was heavy. That night I had my first big dizzy spell. I have been seein ga cranial oesteopath about it and it has largely helped.
As for pregnancy. It is difficult to say whether this can make it worse. When you are pregnant, one of the things that happens to your body is your ligaments begin to soften up - ready for getting that baby out! -and is one of the reasons people get aches and pains.
It is possible, I suppose, that this is happeneing in your jaw and is making an already unstable joint more so, thus causing pain.
I suggest that you go to see a doctor about it but ultimatley, gentle manipulation might be your best bet in the long run.
YEs, tmj is renowned for being caused by dental work - either long term wrk like braces or, as inmy case, the reoval of a tooth,particulalry from the lower jaw.
My tmj is not as severe as many on here, nor yours it seems. Pain is not my biggest enemy but other symptoms - mainly ear problems, dizziness, eustachian tubes, throat discomfort etc. But the ear problem started within an hour of having a lower molar removed - downward pressure on the jaw was heavy. That night I had my first big dizzy spell. I have been seein ga cranial oesteopath about it and it has largely helped.
As for pregnancy. It is difficult to say whether this can make it worse. When you are pregnant, one of the things that happens to your body is your ligaments begin to soften up - ready for getting that baby out! -and is one of the reasons people get aches and pains.
It is possible, I suppose, that this is happeneing in your jaw and is making an already unstable joint more so, thus causing pain.
I suggest that you go to see a doctor about it but ultimatley, gentle manipulation might be your best bet in the long run.
antoni
09-30-2002, 10:46 AM
HI,
I got TMJD from having 9 fillings done(4 on one side 5 on the other) by a revolutionary procedure called air abrasion or "drill-less" dentistry. THe big selling points is that instead of using a drill to remove the microdecay(air abrasion is for small cavities) the early decay is removed with a spray. The only downside is that along with the decay the cutting method is not precise and along with it goes healthy tooth structure. I couldn't feel my back teeth because they were "too short" for a year. Anything which throws off the bite like multiple fillings, having back teeth or wisdom teeth removed can cause TMJD.
Since no general dentist could help me, I went to a prosthodontist(bite specialist) that had to shave all of my teeth down along with the nine fillings. My TMJD symptoms come and go. I still need to have more of my teeth "built up" so to speak because they are too short. BUt I can't afford at this time.
I've noticed with PMS my TMJD symptoms get worse during the month. I would think with pregnancy and all the hormonal changes it would make it worse. Also a prosthodontist could check your bite if it is really off and maybe do something. Although in my case it wasn't much. BUt at least I was told I was not crazy like all the general dentists acted towards my complaints. Good luck
I got TMJD from having 9 fillings done(4 on one side 5 on the other) by a revolutionary procedure called air abrasion or "drill-less" dentistry. THe big selling points is that instead of using a drill to remove the microdecay(air abrasion is for small cavities) the early decay is removed with a spray. The only downside is that along with the decay the cutting method is not precise and along with it goes healthy tooth structure. I couldn't feel my back teeth because they were "too short" for a year. Anything which throws off the bite like multiple fillings, having back teeth or wisdom teeth removed can cause TMJD.
Since no general dentist could help me, I went to a prosthodontist(bite specialist) that had to shave all of my teeth down along with the nine fillings. My TMJD symptoms come and go. I still need to have more of my teeth "built up" so to speak because they are too short. BUt I can't afford at this time.
I've noticed with PMS my TMJD symptoms get worse during the month. I would think with pregnancy and all the hormonal changes it would make it worse. Also a prosthodontist could check your bite if it is really off and maybe do something. Although in my case it wasn't much. BUt at least I was told I was not crazy like all the general dentists acted towards my complaints. Good luck
Elaine
09-30-2002, 03:06 PM
Cherie,
I don't think it's that no one cares. People pop in off and on to read posts and eventually will answer. Just have to hang in there with the rest of us in this mess.
If you go to the top of the main page and select read all topics, you will find several pages of different posts. Lots of information about people whose TMJD was caused by dental work.
Hope this helps,
Elaine
I don't think it's that no one cares. People pop in off and on to read posts and eventually will answer. Just have to hang in there with the rest of us in this mess.
If you go to the top of the main page and select read all topics, you will find several pages of different posts. Lots of information about people whose TMJD was caused by dental work.
Hope this helps,
Elaine
MikeV
10-01-2002, 03:43 AM
Antoni
Change in bit ei sone side effect of dentistry of course, but the big problem is the length of time some people have to keep their mouth open with pressure being applied to either the top of the bottom, coupled with the pressure of the chair on the back of the head.
In the csse of tooth extraction if the dentist is pulling a tooth from the right side of the lower jaw, and extracts it interiorly - ie into the mouth, the tmj on the opposite side will be affected.
If he pulls it exteriorly, the tmj on the same side will be affected etc etc. It is all about leverage on the mandible and the downward pressure exerted when displacing the tooth in the first instance.
Change in bit ei sone side effect of dentistry of course, but the big problem is the length of time some people have to keep their mouth open with pressure being applied to either the top of the bottom, coupled with the pressure of the chair on the back of the head.
In the csse of tooth extraction if the dentist is pulling a tooth from the right side of the lower jaw, and extracts it interiorly - ie into the mouth, the tmj on the opposite side will be affected.
If he pulls it exteriorly, the tmj on the same side will be affected etc etc. It is all about leverage on the mandible and the downward pressure exerted when displacing the tooth in the first instance.
sharri66
11-08-2005, 02:43 AM
Cherie, I was diagnosed with TMJD when I was 9 mos pregnant with my youngest daughter. I thought I had an ear infection and I had muscle spasms in my neck and face. I really thought I was going crazy! I've probably spent $25,000. on dental work and 17 years later, I hurt just as bad as I did then. All I can tell you is reduce your stress somehow. That will reduce the clenching and the painful "flares". Whenever you think about it drop your bottom jaw and push it forward just a little, don't let your teeth touch and keep your lips closed. Hold that position as much as you can during the day because it takes the pressure off of the nerves that are being compressed by your jaw not being in the right position. Mough guards made by a TMJ specialist can help if you wear it right but I have to talk during the day so I couldn't wear it 24 hours. I sounded like Elmer Fudd! Try some relaxation techniques like biofeedback and take time for yourself during the day even if it's only 15 minutes to completely relax yourself. Good luck..
JellyB_3
11-08-2005, 11:57 AM
Hi, how far along are you? I'm 8 weeks and I'm having an awful flare-up! I do wear a splint 24/7 but I still get sime pain and dizziness.
I think it is being aggravated by my pregnancy, only because I'm so stressed! It's my first pregnancy and I'm paranoid about everything! : ) So, It's my own fault.
Like everyone always says, we have to RELAX! : )
I think it is being aggravated by my pregnancy, only because I'm so stressed! It's my first pregnancy and I'm paranoid about everything! : ) So, It's my own fault.
Like everyone always says, we have to RELAX! : )