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Q: will my tmj go away

I just starting to wear my teeth gaurd . tmj has my ear's burning and painful to noise and jaw burn. how long does it take for nerves too stop going crazy. and feeling better.

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4/ 4/10 2:57pm

I've suffered with tmj disorder for 14 years, since a serious mva.  In my case, after several mouth appliances, 3 surgeries and years of physio, it has not gone away.  One surgeon I saw years ago said that I would "never live pain free" and I agree.  But, there are many treatments that are effective in helping you cope - botox injections to prevent muscle spasm, eating a proper soft-food diet, etc.  And, a chronic pain support group may help you to understand what's happening.  My fingers are crossed for you!

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4/ 6/10 7:14pm

thank you for that info . my teeth gaurd is  working i feel 50% better

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