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What causes TMD and how can one fix it
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Recession
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Of the mandible or maxilla
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Mandible. If the mandible is recessed, it has to move out of position to meet the maxilla which can wear down the condyles and the soft tissue around them
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Mine was probably caused by sleeping on one side which put pressure on my jaw over a long time
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Makes sense. I went to get it tested when I was 16 and the doctor recommended a mandibular advancement splint. 17 now. I can basically get mandibular advancement on my parent’s dime.
Also when I just my jaw out my breathing improves. Don’t know if this means anything.
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What are your symptoms?
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Clicking of the jaw when I eat, occasional ringing of the ear on the side that has TMD (right side), occasional muscle spasms, soreness, occasional headaches. Coincidentally, the side of my jaw with TMD has a shorter ramus than the one without.
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I have a lot of the same symptoms, also have longer jaw on one side. How do i get my doctor to recommend mandibular advancement for me instead of therapy
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This is why tall ramus is an attractive trait. It is actually associated with better jaw health and more bite force. Dammit.I have a lot of the same symptoms, also have longer jaw on one side. How do i get my doctor to recommend mandibular advancement for me instead of therapy
