I think I may have TMJ disorder
For years now off and on I aways had my jaw making popping sounds but it never really hurt or anything. Now with in this year I wake up and my jaw seems stiff and sore. Can this be signs of TMJ? A friend of mine has braces for TMJ.
I really do not want braces are there other ways to treat TMJ? And who would I see to confirm if TMJ is what I have? A dentist or an orthodontic?
Wednesday, Sep. 15th 2010 10:01 AM at 10:01 am
You would go to a general dentist first to find out if they feel you do have TMJ issues. TMJ can be treated in many different ways depending on how bad your TMJ is.
You would need to talk things over with a dentist to know your options.