Connect
Comment receiving replies
I haven't had much luck, they definitely said tmj but haven't had any info about my salivary glad. I've been to 4 different doctors already and now they want to see a orthodontist that specializes in tmi, which I can't afford, they've already taken 3 teeth for no reason
Replies to "I haven't had much luck, they definitely said tmj but haven't had any info about my..."
@thuts6818 I wish I could help. I have always had an overactive saliva gland. When we were stationed at Ft Sill Oklahoma eons ago where they trained dentist for the Army. Usually during my exam they would have the trainee press on my saliva gland. Of course the trainee's face would get covered in saliva. I did not think it was funny and asked them to prepare the trainee if they wanted to do it and ask me before hand. I don't mind helping people learn, but no need to put them or patient in an embarrassing moment.
My pain does not get worse when the saliva gland gets more active. .. but it does get more active when my jaw goes out of alignment.
I have heard of saliva gland stones and tumors. I assume they have checked for those.
ZeeGee
Connect
@thuts6818 I am so sorry. Do you live close enough to a University that might have a dentist that specializes in TMJ? I wish I could help you. It's not fun to hurt, I know. Blessings to get better.