TMJ Syndrome

[spaceyhal]

Has anyone had any success with any treatment modalities for TMJ Syndrome? Dentist, chiro, craniosacral work?

Spaceyhal

[Jean M]

Good luck with TMJ. I've been treated on and off for it since my late 20's (I'n now 51). I go to a specialist called a prosthodontist in Macquarie St. Sydney ( Neil Peppitt). Be careful though, sometimes what they call THJ is your body's defence against something more sinister. I was once treated for up to 2 years with a "bad case of TMJ" but was actually suffering from an infection in my facial nerves, caused by a cracked tooth. Subsequent treatment from an endodontist fixed the problem and voila! all referred pain (especially facial neuralgia) disappeared. That said, I AM a tooth grinder (in my sleep) and this causes TMJ problems which Dr. Peppitt controls with a specially fitted dental appliance, which he adjusts once or twice a year.