Re: More on the topic of "TMJ"

Thanks Webby, I had this plastic thing (I think it was plastic) after my jaw
was unwired. It was mostly given to me because I keep my mouth tight and
grind when I sleep which started when I was locked up. It hurt badly when I
would naturally open my teeth when wired. This is something I still do
during the day too when I have me dentures in. I only have 6 teeth on my
lower left side so do they make these for someone with so few teeth? I have
to agree, with the seriousness of this accident and damage, I can't complain
too much. I just want to feel well enough, long enough to get my new bridge
and dental work done. Thanks again, UM MOM Susan
"The Webby" <tmjiatroepidemic@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:tmjiatroepidemic-E57A49.17014719122005@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> In article <NaIpf.12429$Qa1.4750@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
> "Sdores" <sdores@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> I was told I had TMJ but nothing to do about it. It was a few years ago.
>> I
>> get a clicking from it at time, sometime it hurts even to the touch, and
>> just so you know I can move my jaw right to left further than I should be
>> able to. I had to do exercises to relearn how to open my mouth because I
>> was wired a bit longer than the norm I was told. I have no feelings in
>> the
>> lower right side of my jaw do to nerve damage from the accident. I took
>> 24
>> stitches in my chin because, sorry for the graphics, the bone that broke
>> actually went through my chin. I knocked over two teeth with the other
>> part
>> of the bone, which amazingly I still have intact. I am not sure what I
>> am
>> asking of you to be honest. I don't know much of anything about this.
>> UM
>> MOM Susan
>
> Well, I think you should be glad you have a good useable jaw with little
> fallout after your accident. The last thing you need to do is to fiddle
> around with something that is serving you well. Perfection isn't
> realistic.
>
> As for the clicking, I think most of the dentists here in smd would
> advise you to forget about it. And, as for telling you that you had
> "TMJ"... I think you should forget about that too.
>
> What I think you might want to do is ask about how an NTI might be used
> for your situation. The pain you wrote about in the left side (see text
> below), might indicate something that an NTI might address.
>
> The mistake many people make is very understandable. If a person is
> told there is some "condition" identified, people think there's
> something that can *and* should be done about it. This just isn't
> always the case. So my advice, even though you didn't specifically ask
> for it, is this: Caution!!!
>
> Good luck to you, Susan, and I'm sure glad you came out of your accident
> as well as you did.
>
> Webby
>
>> "The Webby" <tmjiatroepidemic@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:tmjiatroepidemic-006007.16191919122005@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > "Sdores" <sdores@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Webby, would you please tell me what your posting of page numbers are
>> >> from?
>> >> I think it's from the book I have read you talking about but to be
>> >> honest
>> >> I
>> >> didn't keep up with the threads. I peek in and read what is of
>> >> interest
>> >> to
>> >> me and though I have been diagnosed with TMJ long ago due to a double
>> >> fractured jaw I haven't done anything about that as it only bothers me
>> >> occasionally but it hasn't for a while though the joint on the left
>> >> side
>> >> does hurt me lately but I think it's from not having my bridge. Maybe
>> >> I
>> >> am
>> >> wrong about that. I would love your input if you wouldn't mind. UM
>> >> MOM
>> >> Susan
>> >
>> > Susan, the page numbers are from "The TMJ Iatroepidemic".
>> >
>> > As for your jaw that was previously fractured, are you saying that
>> > certain recommendations were made to you a long time ago and you
>> > decided
>> > against doing anything more? Or ... are you saying something else? I
>> > what way does your jaw bother you at times?
>> >
>> > How can I be of help to you? I'm delighted to help in whatever way I
>> > can. You know, you might want to take this to
>> > alt.support.jaw-disorders
>> > too. Some of the regular posters here in smd monitor and participate
>> > in
>> > that group too.
>> >
>> > So, what can I do to help?
>> >
>> > Webby


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