Kris,
The first step, go to your dentist and explain your concerns. He can tell you if your extraction site has healed.... if your teeth are shifting... if you have more wear on your teeth from grinding. Tell him what you have been experiencing. Let him explain the healing of the surgical site... why the teeth are moving... and show you the wear on your teeth from grinding.
People who are habitual grinders, tend to continue to grind their teeth unless they can figure out what is causing them to do it and correct it. Wearing a night guard can protect your teeth from wearing down from the grinding as well as reduce or eliminate the various discomfort.
Generally, people who have been grinding their teeth for a long time, end up with some degree of TMJ discomfort because the joint becomes worn. This is not repairable, but it is manageable.
Before you jump to any conclusions.... please speak to your dentist and discuss your concerns with him.
Bryanna
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Originally Posted by KrisPPP
It does make sense but I am just wondering if getting the tooth out made the situation worse. I mean, the dentist didnt think it was TMJ but was so sure the tooth and now tooth is out and I am still having issues...even more so. So where do we go from here? Can the dentist help or do I need to go to TMJ specialist or is the tooth not healing right or are my teeth just moving, ect, ect ect. I just feel so scared they are going to tell me this is permanent and I just HATE this feeling in my mouth! IT scares the heck outta me!
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