Dentistry/T.M.J

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i was told i have T.M.J and that braces was the best way to go and i was just wondering if you knew how that works to realigned your jaw?

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Ana,
I'm not a dentist. I can only relate my own experience with TMJ.  I did not have braces for it, and I think my dentist does not believe in that approach, but I'm really not sure.  He treated my TMJ with a nightguard that fits over my bottom teeth.
Susan

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Susan Tannenbam

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I AM NOT A DENTIST!!!!!!!! PLEASE DON'T ASK ME ANY QUESTIONS THAT SHOULD BE ANSWERED BY A DENTAL PROFESSIONAL..but I have had TMJ so I can answer questions on how I finally got my TMJ under control. I have several things I have done to treat myself, plus suggestions on what professionals to seek out, exercises, the best nightguard devices, etc..

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I've had TMJ for over six years.

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College degree.

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