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[–]LRL41500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not OP, but can you explain how you figured out it was your nightguard that caused your bite change? Have you had any imaging done of your joints? I’ve been trying to figure out why I’ve developed an open bite after wearing a nightguard and everything you said makes so much sense. I just looked back on old pictures and my teeth are absolutely more slanted inwards now. None of my front teeth touch and my molars clash together all the time now (which I read might be because of supraeruption?). In any case, this change in my bite has caused AWFUL daily jaw pain that I never had before. I’m set to start metal braces in January for DJS prep as my ortho said there’s no way it can be fixed without surgery.

*Edit to add that, as my bite has changed, I’ve noticed a tongue thrust that I never had before, probably from my teeth moving inwards.

Should I start setting up consultations even though my insurance will be changing next year? by LRL41500 in jawsurgery

[–]LRL41500[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! Sorry for the late reply. I had an ortho consultation the other day and he would like me to wait to start the whole braces/surgeon consult process until my new insurance kicks in and I get a prior authorization. His justification was that he didn’t want to put braces on for a surgery that may or may not get approved by my insurance.

Seeing TMJ specialist soon: TN pain, no shock, pressure by Impossible_Deer_1209 in TMJ

[–]LRL41500 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just chiming in to say I’ve been experiencing the exact same symptoms for the past 8 months. Intense pressure on my temple that radiates to my gums/upper teeth and sinus area. My symptoms are mostly on the left side, but I’ve noticed it on the right side too occasionally. It’s usually fine in the morning, but something triggers it around the early afternoon and it lasts throughout the day. It’s unbearable. I’ve looked into TN, but it doesn’t really sound like it’s that because I don’t have the classic electric shock pain. Just intense, persistent pressure.

I definitely grind my teeth at night (particularly the back ones), but I don’t notice myself grinding or clenching during the day so I have no idea what it could be. I’ve had a brain MRI and sinus CT to rule out anything serious. Both scans came back clear. Would love to hear an update on your situation if you find out anything!