TMJ questions

@wegn1963 if that was me I would see an oro maxilla and facial surgeon ( thats what we call them in Australia ) mine told me she wouldnt operate until my jaw started to lock. so you could do with a consult with someone like that .

@tisme sure hope to find one soon!

@wegn1963. I had TMJ in the 80's and had four teeth removed. One on each side at the very back. This fixed the problem totally. My dentist said they wouldn't pull those teeth today but not sure what they offer today. Good luck and take care.

I have been experiencing throat issues for a long time involving constant throat clearing and a cough. It's driving me crazy and I'm at my wits end. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

@wilsond wow interesting! I think the dentist that pulled my one tooth about 7 years ago set the tone for my issues now. He about yanked me out of the chair!

Sounds like GERD. Do you have phelm?

Yes, I have GERD and take Proton pump inhibitors twice daily. I think it's more likely LPR, larnygopharnygeal reflux. Constant throat clearing, cough, voice hoarseness, feeling of lump in throat and nasal dripping. Thank you for responding. I'm just frustrated with it all.

@wegn1963 So sorry to hear about your issues. Surely you must insist on seeing a dental specialist as that's what my family dentist did for me. It's now 2026, so Surely someone can help you.

I’ve been to a tmj clinic in my area
All they do is the mouthguard.
It helped in the beginning but now I feel my teeth a shifting. I’m going to try a new mouthguard , one that is softer
Right 2026! Where is the help?

@wilsond I have throat issues also and coughing. Throat clearing for me was acid reflux. Have you been seen for acid reflux? You can see a Gastroenterologist. Change your diet, don't eat spicy foods or cut back on eating tomatoes, anything with acid in it. Occasionally, I will take a digestive enzyme when I eat out to help with any tummy issues. The cough, I would mention to your primary care Dr, they may want to order a CT/X-ray of your chest to make sure nothing else is going on. The Gastro Dr. can do an upper endoscopy and take a sample and send it to the lab for testing to make sure nothing else is happening. I have had many of those and it is very helpful to get that done. I have also used aloe vera leaf juice with juice in the morning and that helped me with the cough and throat clearing, before I knew what all was going on. Research acid reflux and foods to avoid online and avoid or cut back on eating those foods, that has helped me a lot. I have medicine-Pantoprazole when I get uncomfortable and need to take it. I don't take it regularly, as I avoid eating spicy foods and have cut back on eating tomatoes and other foods. Hope this helps!