I have tmj. How do you get rid of it.?
372815
i've had TMD for 5 yrs now. tried a million things-massage ,physiotherapy,splints, cortisone shots on the joint, tons of painkillers,antidepressants, block treatment, u name it. ive just arrived in calgary,canada to try what they call neuromuscular dentistry. this coupled with a NUCCA chiropractor ,they say ,will work. my severe headaches, blocked ears,puffy eyes, stiff neck ,frozen shoulders, aching back,tingling limbs ,terrible anxiety and chronic fatigue have literraly CRIPPLED ME.all the best to you my friend... i truly hope you do not get to my stage. god bless you.
634088
Sounds like TMJ, Temporomandibular Joint, Abnormalities. You need to see a dental surgeon ASAP. This will get worse if left alone, however is curable if dealt with right away.\n\nGood Luck
446244
The thing to do is get some shampoo that contains tar. something like Nutragena T. Shampoo everyday with that and it should clear it up.
1154307
The quickest and only cure that I know of is a good professional cleaning and then ask your hygienist about avoiding the problem in the future.  Regular flossing and brushing with a soft toothbrush is a preventive measure but first you need to clear it up.  Call your dentist for an appointment.
302268
Number one thing is stop eating shell fish.\nYou can drink more water, get medication for it.
150524
I don't know what causes it, but it isn't good for you.  You probably have TMD, so go to the dentist and see if you can get him/her to make you a mouth guard.\n \nWhy do you keep asking this question?  Christy answered it well the first time you asked.\n\nI will repeat- You may have some kind of malocclusion maybe you should go to an orthodontist.  \nYou can go to a regular dentist and have him make you a mouth guard for when you sleep.  Do you get headaches?  If you do you should tell the dentist, it will help with your diagnosis.
666274
Are you picking at it or messing with it? Try some peroxide and try not to open your mouth too wide (small bites when eating) then get some ointment for it, like Blistex. If that doesn't work, then see a doctor.
1032811
it may be thei first signs  of canser or it may be gingivitas either way i recomend you call youyr dentist and make an appointment to be seen so you can have it taken casre of now  at its early cureable stages instead of later when it might be too klate to do anything about  it. and hopefuly it is just gingivitus that way it is easier to cure and get rid of. goodluck to you and i will keep you in my prayers.
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It sounds like it's just a small piece of food that got trapped under the gum line and has caused a small tender mass to grow.  VERY COMMON.  It happens to me about every 3-5 years.  I had a case of it just last week and got rid of it in 24 hours.  Maybe less.\n\nBefore making an appointment with your dentist, try this first.  It's what MY dentist told me to do and it works every time.\n\nRinse your mouth with hydrogen peroxide(you can find it in the drugstore near the antiseptic section somewhere.)\nSwish it around in your mouth for a full minute.  DO NOT RINSE with water.\nIT WILL FOAM LIKE CRAZY in your mouth while it's killing that bacteria and you will want to rinse with water but DON"T.  Don't swallow it either.  Keep spitting.\n\nYou will just have to keep spitting out foam for about 10 minutes after you spit it out.\n\nIt is annoying but do this 3 times a day.\n\nIf your case is a typical one, it shouldn't take more than 2 days.\n\nMine always clears up in about 24 hours or less.\n\nIf this doesn't heal it, then it's something else.  THEN make an appointment with your dentist.\n\nI'm pretty sure that's what it is from your description.\n\nReally.  Get the hydrogen peroxide as soon as you can or it will get worse and take longer to heal.\n\nGood luck, from someone who knows.
31930
MAKE A PASTE OF BAKING SODA AND WARM WATER, MAKE SURE IT IS THICK ENOUGH TO STICK TO YOUR NECK AND WRAP WITH A BREATHABLE COTTON FABRIC, LIKE AN OLD T SHIRT THAT YOU DONT MIND CUTTING UP, APPLY BEFORE BED EVERY NIGHT UNTIL GONE, IF NOT BETTER IN A FEW DAYS GO TO DOCTOR
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TMJ manifests itself in many different ways. soreness in the joint, headaches, sore muscles in the neck, shoulder , and back- sometimes ear aches. the level of discomfort ranges from mildly irritating to excruciating\n\nthe initial treatment is often a night guard and there are different styles of nightguards so you may have to try more than one to get the right one for you.
173819
It's possible you may have TMJ.  Consult a dentist and if necessary he or she will refer you to a TMJ specialist.
714131
If it's just one, not a major breakout, put a little bit of paste-like (not gel) toothpaste on it overnight.  It'll help dry it out.  It sounds nasty, but it works.
141021
I used to do that, and then I started getting some jaw pain! The best thing to do is try to keep yourself from doing it as much as possible, and don't do things that are going to "provoke" the jaw popping, like chewing gum, or eating really chewy or tough food. Wearing a special mouthguard or sports mouthguard at night (sleeping in it) will help if you're also grinding your teeth.\n\nIf you start getting pain along with the popping, it COULD be TMJ, but my pain just went away with I stopped popping my jaw as much as possible. If you think it's TMJ, you can see your doctor or dentist, and they can make you a special custom mouthguard to sleep in or possibly wear during the day.
1153805
you can't make it go away. you should go to the dentist and get it fixed before it gets worse.
912498
Drinking alot of water. No more soda. And avoid all greasy foods.\nAlso, avoid touching your face with your hands.\nYou will be clear in no time.
561815
It's called TMJ problems, due to stress and you're unaware that your actually clenching your teeth so hard that you're grinding some of the enamel off. You should see a dentist who specializes in this problem, they'll fit you with a special appliace called a nighguard. This aids in protecting your teeth from the amount of pressure you put on them. They'll also go over some stress relieving exercise that you can practice to help. I find that Yoga also helps.