Is added pain of TMJ a sympton of infection & having procedures, or should I go to oral surgeon?
2 comments so farI have TMJ & had it for years. Since May, I've been having procedures for 2 chronic root canal infections and other teeth. I've had a nightguard made & it helps alot. I want to know if I should see oral surgeon or is this from all the procedures and infection in that area? Are there therapies or something for this pain?
I don't think it indicates infection, I think it is from having to have your mouth open for so long while having other procedures done. It has put added stress on the joint and maybe some inflamation is getting in the joint. I would try some advil for the pain and it also helps get rid of inflamation. Give it some time to get better from all the work you have had done on your mouth and if it does not improve in a few weeks go see your dentist or oral surgeon.
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My opinion. Wait until you get all of your dental work done and then see if it goes away. I think will need to see an oral surgeon though.
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I don't think it indicates infection, I think it is from having to have your mouth open for so long while having other procedures done. It has put added stress on the joint and maybe some inflamation is getting in the joint. I would try some advil for the pain and it also helps get rid of inflamation. Give it some time to get better from all the work you have had done on your mouth and if it does not improve in a few weeks go see your dentist or oral surgeon.
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