Serious Jaw Pain After Dental Appointment

I had my teeth prepared for six dental crowns and am now in temporaries. Four of the crowns are on the upper arch. Two on the lower. The rest of my upper arch is going to get porcelain veneers. I like the way they look, but my jaw is in serious pain. I called my […]

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Crowns to Treat TMJ?

I have TMJ with migraines and clicking. My dentist has been treating it with a mouthguard. That has been giving me some relief, but not completely. My bottom crowns are worn down to the gums from grinding. I went to a TMJ specialist who said that they could treat my TMJ problem with dental crowns. […]

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Grinding Your Teeth Should Not Be Ignored

Can you help me figure something out? Some quick background: I’ve been a tooth grinder for some time. I’ve never had a cavity. Recently, I’ve been having a toothache at my lower back teeth. It is hard to describe and feels more like someone is pulling on my teeth for a moment and then letting […]

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A Collapsed Bite

I don’t like how my smile looks and my jaw hurts all the time. When I am not smiling you can’t see my teeth at all. It looks like a black cavern. When I am smiling, I have to force my mouth pretty hard in order for my teeth to be very visible. I have […]

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