Hi: I am a patient at the Wasser Pain Clinic. I was in a car accident and injured my jaw and am having TMJ therapy on it. Where would I go to get the best TMJ asssessment for the Insurance Company? My jaw and teeth became numb on impact. I also have trigeminal neuralgia so I am not able to wear bite plains. I am out-of-province.
Hi, Thanks for asking the query, If your TMJ is dislocated or fractured you need to visit to a dentist. You may be referred to an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon for treatment. You should follow a soft diet, reduce movement of the jaw and do not open your mouth too wide. For trigeminal neuralgia, get complete clinical evaluation done by oral surgeon.treatment is by tab digital 200 mg thrice for 7 days , tab Gabapentin 300 mg twice for 7 days.consult an oral surgeon and get a blood test done before starting the treatment. Hope this helps out . Regards.