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Originally Posted by Bryanna
Hi Nick,
The fact that you had no posterior occlusion for 2 years and now have it ..... your muscles don't know what to make of this! The muscles affected may not be just in the back of the jaw. They could include the jaw, neck, head, upper chest/back, etc. and most likely they became lax. It is also possible that there is a bit of collapse or deterioration in the anatomy of your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) which would attribute to all sorts of muscle aches, pains and strains.
I think it's possible that what you are doing at this point is you are forcing your traumatized muscles and tmj to work really hard and they are rebelling. The muscles need to become gradually adapted to be used again. So this may mean working with someone like a Chiropractor (possible cranial sacral therapy??) both with the dentures in and without them.
What are your thoughts?
Bryanna
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Hi Bryanna, I think you are spot on . Obviously was getting bother before with tmj but seems to be about muscles now. They also cause tinnitus. When I got the new dentures I notices my posture change immediate.y and also that my bite was level, but as I say muscles bi a bit of a state in face niece head back and chest. During the summer had cold laser therapy that helped but with no teeth at back it was impossible to get any sustainability. The last two years have taken its toll and have really quite traumatised which is the last thing you need for a jaw problem. When I put dentures in I notice jaw confused about what to do and it takes a while for occlusion to settle. I can feel muscles almost fighting one another. Being pulled one way then another. Must have shower in morning and also at night to try to get some relaxing in them. Neck muscles also join in with this. Anyway have been putting dentures in and out , using hot packers cold packers medication , some exercise. I do see cranial Sarah therapist also. Do you think osteopathy also ? Do you think the way forward I am using is a good one ? Thanks for your time on this . Much appreciated. Regards Nick