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Does anyone experience a Dental problem with Jaw Joint tightness?
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Mar 20 7:10am | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
@pattycake1 TMJ is annoying.
I have recently developed Occipital Neuralgia which causes pain similar to TMJ. My pain is around my jaw, cheek, under my eye, my scalp is tender to touch and my neck and shoulders hurt.
It is caused by a misalignment of the head and neck that causes the nerves under the skin on the head to get inflamed. It also inflamed the nerves in my left eye causing me to temporarily lose vision 3 times in two days.
I think that extensive dental work can lead to a misalignment of your head and neck.
For me it was a new pillow. It was too high and it put me out of wack! I did physical therapy, and bought a new pillow and I am better.
Best wishes.
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@SusanEllen66 What kind of PT did you do? I was also diagnosed with this--it's so close to TMJ, but I also now have jaw pain--it feels arthritic. I also thought it was because I had sinus issues and slept on three pillows for a few weeks.
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In the mid 80s I began the process to repair all the damage I had done. to my teeth. I vividly recall my periodontist turning to me exclaiming. he had never met anyone who "LOCKED" their jaw as tight as I did.
GOOD LUCK