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Ramin Mehregan, DMD  
Male, 44
Canton - MA

Interests: neuromuscular dentistry, orthodontics, Headaches, TMJ disorders, Jaw orthopedics

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tooth extraction cause flare up of TMD pain?
Jul 09, 2009 05:42AM in the Temporomandibular Joint & Muscle Community
Dear Patient Sorry to hear about your condition of degenerative osteo-arthrits. As you already know your type of arthritis is caused by breakdown of the cartilage of the joints. Especially hand, feet, and spine, especially weight bearing joints. Unfortunately the medical literature's do not mention the jaw joints which are also weight bearing joints. I am no...
painful bump under skin in roof of mouth
Jul 08, 2009 05:57AM in the Dental Health Expert Forum
I would start by seeing a dentist for it, if he or she can't locate a dental origin I would see a physician.
dentist
Jul 08, 2009 05:54AM in the Dental Health Community
Stop drinking wine, coffee, tea, soda, etc. Stop eating chocolate, green veggies, etc. Seriously there is no natural way. The only permanent solution would be veneers.
TMJ treatment
Jul 08, 2009 05:48AM in the Temporomandibular Joint & Muscle Community
Dear patient Unlike the suggestions of "SurgiMenopause", a lower "splint" is the way to go. In addition it should not be flat either. A splint that you wear at night is not a solution neither treatment for TMJ disorders. It simply is there to protect your teeth from further damage. Unfortunately you have to go through impressions of both ...
tooth extraction cause flare up of TMD pain?
Jul 08, 2009 05:41AM in the Temporomandibular Joint & Muscle Community
Dear patient A "cocktail" of Rx meds is not the answer to your problems. First of all your prior condition of TMJ issues should have been a red flag for the dentist who extracted your teeth. 2nd yes a prior condition of TMJ issue will exacerbate this problem during extractions, root canals, cleanings, etc. You need to see a dentist who can properly...
My Jaw sometimes will only open halfway at times
Jul 08, 2009 05:34AM in the Temporomandibular Joint & Muscle Community
Dear concerned patient A maxillofacial specialist will not be able to help you properly. Your symptoms could be due to a displaced disc of the TMJ (Temporomandibular Joints) and/or muscle spasm. Does your lower jaw freely move to right, left and forward, or ate there restrictions too? Prior to this do you recall a period of clicking joints? I recommend y...