Braces for Open Bite and TMJ?

I will be going to the orthodonist on Wednesday to talk about getting braces, but I'm scared because I have a major open bite and TMJ problem. I'm...

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Will Bicuspid Extraction Cause TMJ?

After a number of consultations for braces (all recommended Damon), I have been informed by multiple ortho that the extraction of four bicuspid is...

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TMJ Caused by Braces

I went for 2nd orthodontic treatment at age 20 to correct my malaligned anterior teeth caused due to previous braces.now there is about 5 mm gap...

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Can a Palatal Expander or Braces Cause TMJ?

There is a review titled "I now have TMJ for life" and several people have commented that they have TMJ problems, and also had palatal...

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How Severe is my Underbite? How Can I Go About Fixing This when I'm a Poor Teenager? (photo)

I'm a 16 year old teenager and my dad can't afford the money to buy braces/fix my jaw so I don't know how I'll be able to get the...

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I Have a Crossbite(right Side Upper Teeth) and Tmj. Are Braces the Best Fix for Me?

I am 34 and just got braces put on a month ago. I went to the dentist a day ago and he was not sure braces were the best option for my issues. He was...

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Braces Vs Dental Facelift Procedure

Im 41, have an over bite, grind my teeth and have the type of tmj that is muscular. I like the size and shape of my teeth but some of my teeth are...

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How Do I Fix my Crossbite? (photo)

I have sucked my thumb since i was young and im now 13. I have a very severe crossbite and several molars missing. I dont want to get traditional...

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Braces Removed After a Month, Will Teeth Move Back to Exact Position?

I had to have my bottom braces removed as my tmj was so aggravated i was in agony, my orthodontist said they will move back (back being the operative...

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I Need Braces to Fix my Uneven Bite but I Have Tmj. Will This Improve my Tmj or Make It Worse? (photo)

For the past few weeks i have had jaw pain,ear aches and headaches and my face has looked deformed/changed shape. I had 3 abscessed teeth which are...