[Bryanna]

Hi justjane,

I wholeheartedly agree with your statement..
"Neurological issues in general are invisible, difficult to diagnose and to treat."

I also know of many hundreds of people who have TM from suspected dental procedures, long standing oral infections, anatomical deformities, trauma to the head or face.... the list goes on.

I also agree about the lack of knowledge of TM with many dentists and doctors. I also agree there are times that root canals and extractions have been done needlessly as I have witnessed this injustice countless times.

I am aware of the most commonly mentioned symptoms of neurological issues. I believe that there are many other symptoms that may be common also but they are often missed.

I am sure you are well versed on TM as who would know better about that other than someone who has it? The point that you may not be able to comprehend regarding root canals and other jaw bone infections is that there is a biological component to these which is by far not just tooth related. The pattern of bacterial infection in the mouth can be microscopic and very widespread affecting branches of nerves in a very broad sense. The severity and length of time the bacterial infection and inflammation is present the more likely it is to lead to neurological problems.

Sometimes once the neurological problem has occurred, there is little hope of reversing the damage. But that does not mean that the likely culprit of that problem should remain to only cause further damage. An example of that would be.... a root canaled tooth which is a brewing infection, is eventually extracted.... however the damage may have already done. The patient may not have had neuro type symptoms prior to the removal but ends up with them afterwards. Was it the chronic infection, inflammation, and irritation that caused the neuro issue or was it the extraction? Not all infected teeth have symptoms, therefore, it is very possible (and common) for someone to have an infected tooth (root canaled or not) and not even know it until it shows itself either with physical symptoms or radio-graphically.

In my opinion, the depth of oral and jaw bone infections and as they relate to infected and root canaled teeth, should never be dismissed as a possible culprit to a neurological problem like TM. In my opinion, other than trauma, it should be the first area to thoroughly look at and be properly diagnose.

I value your opinion and understand that you are seeing this problem from your personal perspective as the knowledge regarding the association to root canaled and infected teeth is kept under the covers more often than not by the dental and medical professions. This is actually a hot topic when dentists get together in their little pow pows because various neurological conditions are being seen almost daily in their practices. However the last thing they want to admit is that these issues could be dental related. Especially when it comes to endodontics as this is an extremely lucrative procedure to perform and that is why more often than not extractions are not even offered as a first line of defense when a patient has an infected tooth.

There is much more dental related neuralgia than most people (dentists and doctors) realize. My purpose for being here is to offer information that is often neglected to be mentioned to the patient by their dentist or their doctor.

Please understand that I am not dismissing the significance of TM or other neurological issues..... I am just knowledgeable about the anatomy of teeth and how infection and inflammation can progress to cause or contribute to systemic problems.

Bryanna

Originally Posted by justjane37

Hi,

Neurological issues in general are invisible, difficult to diagnose and to treat.

I have Type 2 Trigeminal Neuralgia. Like so many others my journey started off in the dental chair.

There is a huge lack of knowledge by dentists and doctors in regards to any neuropathy in the face, whether it is neuralgia or neuropathy from injury. Because of this many people have unnecessary root canals and extractions only to be left in chronic pain. I am on a mission to raise awareness about this.

I see so many posts in your dental section that could be cases of neuropathy. The possibility seems to be ignored.

The problem with this is that neuropathy can mimic a toothache, TMJ, jaw pain and ear pain very well. Neuropathy can also mimic infections, ear infections and sinus problems.

Considering this is a website about neurological issues I feel that this is great injustice.

Thanks,
Justjane37