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Date Posted: 07:13:43 07/17/04 Sat
In reply to:
Jim
's message, "Re: Is this realistic? - Dr. Rick? Anyone?" on 07:07:39 07/17/04 Sat
Thanks for your reply Jim!
He dosen't have a bad reputation, that was just one persons opinion. He is the busiest ortho in the city. I am in a small area and have to travel 1 1/2 hrs to see an ortho and I have already seen the four that I have to choose from and it is down to these two for me. It's just a scary decision to make and I'm just looking for feedback.
Thanks again!
>I don't see why he couldn't tell that from an x-ray.
>It does show the bone.
>
>If he has such a bad reputation, then don't go to him.
>
>Continue searching for orthos. Get several more
>consults.
>
>I have heard of many cases where TJM symptoms have
>been dramatically decreased with orthodontic
>treatment, with and without surgery, so I don't see
>why it wouldn't be possible for them to help you.
>
>By the way, I'm not an doctor.
>
>>Has anyone decided to get braces because of jaw
>>problems (TMJ)? I have TMJ and clench my teeth and
>>have constant neck and shoulder pain (my biggest
>>complaint), obstructed airway, muffled hearing, mouth
>>breathing. I have an overbite. I have had
>>consultations with two orthos (both who say I will
>>also need jaw surgery), one says he can get rid of my
>>symptoms and one says that he probably can't. Of
>>course, I want to go with the one who says he can (his
>>cost is $2000 more!) but after seeing the one who says
>>he can't I am a little leary to believe that the first
>>one can. When he looked at my x-rays he said that my
>>jaw joint is wearing away. One of my friends who is a
>>hygenist says that he wouldn't be able to tell that
>>from an x-ray, is she right? I know one person who has
>>called him a salesman. Has anyone had similar
>>symptoms and had them relieved with ortho treatment
>>(and/or surgery)? Is this realistic? I know everyone
>>says go with you gut when deciding who to choose but I
>>really have no feeling. I would appreciate all
>>feedback!
>>
>>Thanks!!
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