alternative teratments fro TMJ

About three years ago I was diagnosed with TMJ. I had an MIR which showed joint ware and tear on the left side. I am unable to chew on the left side and all pressure on the right side. I was given relaxant drugs and a mouth guard for the upper teeth and for about more than a year I stopped the drugs and managed with the splint. Recently filling on the wisdom tooth on the left side came off, went to dentist, he took X-rays and said infection but not worth saving and referred me to a dental surgeon as he could not extract because my mouth cannot be opened to full extend. The splint needs to be renewed as well. I do not believe anyone addressed the issue of my bite not being correct and addressed the alignment. The information I have read indicates that the bite correctness is very important and definitely l will this need to be done. Where do I go to have this, may I please be advised on the best practice status so I can ask to be referred by my GP in London, England. Kyim

[Hamidreza Nassery , DMD, FICOI]

Kyim,

you are absolutely correct in your idea that the jaw needs to be addressed. Please read my blog on best treatments for TMJ, and see all the posts.. I am sure you will find many of the issues you have been dealing with..
Once you read it then you will understand this next part. Find yourself a Nueromuscular dentist.. or some one that is familiar with appliance therapy. I know that there is a Dentist in London that studies with us at the Las Vegas Institute, the name escapes me now. But if you look it up on their website I am sure you will find him.
Not that that is the only place or only people that can help you but at least I know that he has some training in this arena.
The good news is that you can be painfree and medication free , don't stop looking.
hope this helps.
H.Nassery, DMD