Is TMJ/TMD Post 18 Dental Veneers Curable with a Bite Guard and Adjustment?

I had 18 teeth restored with veneers. In the front, he placed 360 degree veneers, top & bottom, all lasting 6 hours for the prep visit and 5.5 hours, two weeks later, for the installation. I needed 18 lidocaine injections. It has been 5-6 weeks since installation still with constant jaw, sinus, temple, headache pain (Tylenol/Aleve 24/7). My bottom front teeth "hit" the back of my top front teeth and my rt. molars hit precluding a full bite. Is this TMD? TMJ? Curable? Bite guard? Please help!

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TMD/TMJ issues after 18 veneers placed

I am sorry to hear about what yor are going through. It sounds you had a lor of work done and things can feel like is too much to deal with. By what you are explaning, it sounds like you can definetely have TMD/TMJ issues and it will get worse with time. First, go to your dentist and have them check your bite , its probably high and the interference are causing pain and discomfort. Once your bite is stable and you feel comfortable, all symptoms are gone you will benefit from a Hard/SOFT... more

Veneers Bite Adjustment and Theraputic Use of Botox for Pain

Sounds to me like you have had a tremendous amount of dental work done in a very short period of time! Two things are likely the cause of your problem and, it does sound like you have TMJ. You need to see your dentist and have him check your bite and correct it. This will help the overworked muscles in your face. This make take sometime and a bite guard at night, would help if your clench or grind your teeth when sleeping. This will also protect your veneers at night, in case you are bruxing... more

TMJ/TMD following complex dental treatment

With that amount of dental work, it is common to have a few adjustments to the way your teeth fit together, however if the front teeth hit when you close that needs to be corrected either by adjusting the restorations or remaking them to a comfortable bite. A bite guard will not really help. You should be able to close your teeth together comfortably without any specific teeth hitting first.

Pain after placing multiple veneers

When you undergo a dramatic dental treatment such as what you have, going back to the dentist for multiple bite adjustments in order to remove the bite interference is very normal. if you were already a clincher and/or a grinder the discomfort and the adjustments will take longer to be dealt with. Hopefully you have chosen a dentist who knows about occlusion principles( changing /altering bite) .Good Luck. see video

Soheyla Marzvaan, DDS

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Orange County Cosmetic Dentist

Pain after 18 veneers placed

18 units of veneers or crowns is a big work, requiring compliance from the patient, and usually leaving quite a discomfort for the patient. It practically is changing all the bite and occlusion. Most likely from your description it sounds like you need a follow-up visit to your dentist for occlusal adjustments, to correct the interferences between the top and bottom teeth. The pain usually goes away pretty quickly once the bite is balanced. Also the nightguard for you is a must.... more

Curing TMD/TMJ related pain following placement of Porcelain Veneers

TMD/TMJ (joint) related pain following the placement of Porcelain Veneers is generally the result of occlusal (bite related) interferences which is precipitating neuromuscular spasm and pain. This needs to quickly be eliminated such as anterior interferences (such as hitting the inside of your purer anterior (front) teeth and uneven posterior (back) occlusion such as hitting one side vbefore the other. A "balanced occlusion" is essential for proper jaw function. With that said, the amount of... more

Gerry Curatola, DDS

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Manhattan Cosmetic Dentist

TMJ/TMD Post 18 Dental Veneers

It is very normal to have to go back to dentist a number of times after having multiple restorations. The occlusion (bite) MUST be dealt with correctly. A bite guard alone is NOT the answer. First, the correct occlusion MUST be established. Once it it established, then a nite-guard can be fabricated. Once the occlusion is correct, the TMD symptoms should go away.

Dental Veneers Pain Curable with a Bite Guard and Adjustment?

When you have extensive teeth changes made (for example a smile makeover or many porcelain veneers done to change the shape and color of your smile), it sometimes is very uncomfortable for a few days. However, things ought to be working well at five to six weeks after the fitting. When you have a major change in your bite, it can produce TMJ and other jaw and facial pains. Make sure your dentist knows how much trouble you are having. It can take a few... more