u/Global-Comedian4149

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Tmj worseninh

My symptoms of tmj started about 3 years ago, i am 19 now and it has just gotten worse over time. I am writing this to say that now i cant even bite down or rest my jaw in the normal position without it getting dislocated if that makes sense. Like if i bite down i can open up again without physically «cracking» it back in place with my hands in my mouth and jaw. Its only on the right side, and every morning when i wake up i «crack» it into place. I think its totally worn down now so i am cooked, i also clench and grind my teeth in my sleep witch i think started the whole thing in the first place. I got an mri but the spesialist says its in the normal range of worn down or usage. My question is should i get a new appointment with my doctor to get another referral or is this just pointless?, because they tell me there are «none» treatments to this, only the internet and chat gpt saying surgery is for extreme cases witch i feel like i am qualified for but im unsure. Like for example a open surgery and getting a prosthesis etc? Thank you for any answers

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u/Global-Comedian4149 — 11 days ago