Cymy Sue
07-04-2003, 12:56 PM
Hi Dan,
My splint does cover all of my teeth. It's a bottom splint with a flat bite plane. It's has barely 1mm of acrylic between my teeth. I have not had any discomfort with it and started seeing improvement in symtoms I had suffered for years, right away.
My Dentist does not advertise as a TMJ Specialist, but probably knows as much about it or more than anyone I have ever been to. He has a real nice office , but he's earned it with hard work and not over charging. His prices have always been below the norm for all types of Dental work according to what I see here. He has a wonderful manner with people, never rushed. I guess that explains why he doesn't have to advertise.
Good luck to you, I pray everyone finds the "Right Treatment."
Cymy Sue
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My splint does cover all of my teeth. It's a bottom splint with a flat bite plane. It's has barely 1mm of acrylic between my teeth. I have not had any discomfort with it and started seeing improvement in symtoms I had suffered for years, right away.
My Dentist does not advertise as a TMJ Specialist, but probably knows as much about it or more than anyone I have ever been to. He has a real nice office , but he's earned it with hard work and not over charging. His prices have always been below the norm for all types of Dental work according to what I see here. He has a wonderful manner with people, never rushed. I guess that explains why he doesn't have to advertise.
Good luck to you, I pray everyone finds the "Right Treatment."
Cymy Sue
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amateurdoc
07-04-2003, 01:34 PM
Cymy Sue,
Thanks very much for replying. Your story of one who has battled this crap for so long and has now, at long last, come upon relief, is terrific. It's a shame you had to go through all that other stuff when a guy you had been seeing anyway was able to help you, by reading/studying and learning all he could about this disorder (provoked possibly in part by your story). Do you use the TENS unit also, or is your treatment strictly splint-oriented? Alabama is a pretty good-sized state. I've done some work in the Birmingham area (Hoover) and missed out on a nice job in Huntsville (rats). Where in 'Bama are you, if you don't mind me asking?
Dan
Thanks very much for replying. Your story of one who has battled this crap for so long and has now, at long last, come upon relief, is terrific. It's a shame you had to go through all that other stuff when a guy you had been seeing anyway was able to help you, by reading/studying and learning all he could about this disorder (provoked possibly in part by your story). Do you use the TENS unit also, or is your treatment strictly splint-oriented? Alabama is a pretty good-sized state. I've done some work in the Birmingham area (Hoover) and missed out on a nice job in Huntsville (rats). Where in 'Bama are you, if you don't mind me asking?
Dan
Cymy Sue
07-04-2003, 02:09 PM
Just the splint. No tens ever or even heat, anymore.
I live exactly halfway between Birmingham and Huntville. My Dentist is in Birmingham. We lived close to Hoover for several years before moving to the country. My husband still works in Birmingham.
The 10 years that my Dentist was involved in Extented Training regarding TMJD Treatment and Splint Therapy, my "Former" OS was telling me to never put a splint back in my mouth. He said it would not benefit me at all and might even cause problems. He even went as far as to tell me to never let anyone else touch my face or mouth without his approval. I can't figure out who was more stupid, me or him.
Cymy Sue
I live exactly halfway between Birmingham and Huntville. My Dentist is in Birmingham. We lived close to Hoover for several years before moving to the country. My husband still works in Birmingham.
The 10 years that my Dentist was involved in Extented Training regarding TMJD Treatment and Splint Therapy, my "Former" OS was telling me to never put a splint back in my mouth. He said it would not benefit me at all and might even cause problems. He even went as far as to tell me to never let anyone else touch my face or mouth without his approval. I can't figure out who was more stupid, me or him.
Cymy Sue
amateurdoc
07-04-2003, 02:40 PM
Cymy Sue,
A couple more questions, if you don't mind. You say the splint covers your teeth--does it wrap around your teeth, or are there wires or hooks to hold it in place? My wife has general tooth pain, and feels very uncomfortable with her previous splint in as it completely "wraps" around her teeth and feels very tight. Do you think your dentist would mind a phone call from us asking questions, or even an appointment?
Dan
A couple more questions, if you don't mind. You say the splint covers your teeth--does it wrap around your teeth, or are there wires or hooks to hold it in place? My wife has general tooth pain, and feels very uncomfortable with her previous splint in as it completely "wraps" around her teeth and feels very tight. Do you think your dentist would mind a phone call from us asking questions, or even an appointment?
Dan
Cymy Sue
07-04-2003, 03:01 PM
No hooks or wires and perfectly smooth. It fits completely over my teeth just tight enough to stay on.
I told him about this "Support Board" a couple of months ago and how hard it was for people all over the country to find help. He told me he would be happy to consult with anyone's Dentist or help anyone he could. Dr. Robert Connor. He's a few miles north of Hoover.
Cymy Sue
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I told him about this "Support Board" a couple of months ago and how hard it was for people all over the country to find help. He told me he would be happy to consult with anyone's Dentist or help anyone he could. Dr. Robert Connor. He's a few miles north of Hoover.
Cymy Sue
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navy2
07-04-2003, 03:15 PM
Hi Dan,
If you don't mind my interrupting.
Are you going through with Dr. Abeles treatment for the nueromuscular therapy? Doesn't he have a splint too? Did you ever ask him about the splint he uses and his success rate in recapturing the disc or just overall success period? Also, did you ask him about what type of dental work needed to be done later?
He knows that I do not want jaw surgery and he said I wouldn't need to get it done. If you noticed, he had an overbite too and he seems to be fine. I mentioned that to him too ..ha!
Your wife is so fortunate to have you at her side. I wish my husbanf could go with me. It would probably help me a lot, as I get so overwhelmed.
Navy
If you don't mind my interrupting.
Are you going through with Dr. Abeles treatment for the nueromuscular therapy? Doesn't he have a splint too? Did you ever ask him about the splint he uses and his success rate in recapturing the disc or just overall success period? Also, did you ask him about what type of dental work needed to be done later?
He knows that I do not want jaw surgery and he said I wouldn't need to get it done. If you noticed, he had an overbite too and he seems to be fine. I mentioned that to him too ..ha!
Your wife is so fortunate to have you at her side. I wish my husbanf could go with me. It would probably help me a lot, as I get so overwhelmed.
Navy
amateurdoc
07-04-2003, 11:40 PM
Cymy Sue, thank you very much.
Navy,
At this point we are going through with the initial exam with Abeles. I don't know his success rate--I did not ask, as I don't find that to be a productive question, only because we saw a highly-touted doctor in NJ who kept spouting about his 90% success rate, and his office was, at least in our experience, absolutely incompetent. Treatment through him may have been successful, but we'll never know because we still never received the splint after four FLIGHTS up there. He was also very arrogant. We never saw him again after the initial consultation. I find it incredible that Abeles gave you his home phone number. That has to count for something. Five grand? Maybe. I cannot say this enough--I would not dwell on your situation. It is not healthy. I truly believe that both you and my wife are closer to a "cure" than at any time previously. You also need to believe--even know--that. The fireworks here in Alpharetta were great. Hope you saw some in Kennesaw.
Dan
Navy,
At this point we are going through with the initial exam with Abeles. I don't know his success rate--I did not ask, as I don't find that to be a productive question, only because we saw a highly-touted doctor in NJ who kept spouting about his 90% success rate, and his office was, at least in our experience, absolutely incompetent. Treatment through him may have been successful, but we'll never know because we still never received the splint after four FLIGHTS up there. He was also very arrogant. We never saw him again after the initial consultation. I find it incredible that Abeles gave you his home phone number. That has to count for something. Five grand? Maybe. I cannot say this enough--I would not dwell on your situation. It is not healthy. I truly believe that both you and my wife are closer to a "cure" than at any time previously. You also need to believe--even know--that. The fireworks here in Alpharetta were great. Hope you saw some in Kennesaw.
Dan
navy2
07-05-2003, 01:11 AM
Yes Dan!
We had the fireworks last night. They were great! There were also more in Legacy tonight.
I hope you are right about a cure. You know if there is something wrong with my right tmj, I'd never know it. I am opening just fine and no pain on that side. Just muscular pain sometimes. Even if something does show up, as long as it doesn't bother me ...well. like my general dentist says, if it's not broke don't fix it. I would like help with the muscular pain, my displaced disk, and fixing the bad dental work that started this whole mess.
I think you are an amazing caring husband to be taking your wife to all these specialists for help. I wish my husband was able to be with me sometimes. It would be nice to have another set of ears, and someone to advocare for me. Sometimes I can't remember everything that is said and I don't ask the right questions. When I've gone with a list of questions, it never works out.
Yes, the neuro did give me his home phone number, I didn't ask for it, he just gave it to me, He also called me back today, but, again I missed his call. I'll just wait to speak with him next week now, unless he calls me again.
I hope that your wife felt well enough to see the fireworks.
Have a pleasant weekend!
Navy
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We had the fireworks last night. They were great! There were also more in Legacy tonight.
I hope you are right about a cure. You know if there is something wrong with my right tmj, I'd never know it. I am opening just fine and no pain on that side. Just muscular pain sometimes. Even if something does show up, as long as it doesn't bother me ...well. like my general dentist says, if it's not broke don't fix it. I would like help with the muscular pain, my displaced disk, and fixing the bad dental work that started this whole mess.
I think you are an amazing caring husband to be taking your wife to all these specialists for help. I wish my husband was able to be with me sometimes. It would be nice to have another set of ears, and someone to advocare for me. Sometimes I can't remember everything that is said and I don't ask the right questions. When I've gone with a list of questions, it never works out.
Yes, the neuro did give me his home phone number, I didn't ask for it, he just gave it to me, He also called me back today, but, again I missed his call. I'll just wait to speak with him next week now, unless he calls me again.
I hope that your wife felt well enough to see the fireworks.
Have a pleasant weekend!
Navy
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