Looking for a Oral Surgeon to Treat TMJ

Hi S.,
Usually TMJ disorders are treated by TMJ specialists, not oral surgeons, some oral surgeons take care of it too, but its not really their specialization. A good TMJ specialist in richardson is Dr. Richard Riggs, His ph no. is ###-###-####. I hope he can help you. If you need a written referral from a general dentist, I will be happy to help you, my office phone no. is ###-###-####.
Regards,
N. S., DMD

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Hi,
I, too, have TMJ. After MUCH research on TMJ and doctors I decided on Dr. Charles Holt. His whole practice is for TMJ patients, he teaches at Baylor College of Dentistry, and speaks at TMJ conferences around the world. Baylor college of dentistry accepts 7 new tmj patients a year and they are doing those screenings now. Dr. Holt oversees 7 graduate students there which is a lot cheaper or you can just go to his office. HOpe this helps. Please feel free to email me with any other questions.

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Please tell your sister that there are a lot of alternatives to treat TMJ. I suffer from a very severe case. Initially the doctors said that operating was the best option. However, after looking into this, I discovered that in many cases, after surgury, the TMJ is really not that much better. There is a school of thought that controls TMJ through diet and the re-allignment of the jaw (either through braces or shunts). Unfortunately, my reallignment was completed before I moved to Dallas so I can't tell you who to talk to. I would, however, encourage your sister to explore all of her options before going under the knife. She may find that surgury is best for her type of TJM. Alternatively, she may find that there are other less invasive options.

Best of Luck

hello, I work at 21st Century Dental. I was wondering if you got a second opinion for the TMJ? Please look at our website: 21stcenturydental.com and read up on TMJ. Come in to our office for a second opinion and see what Dr.Smith says. My name is A.. Hope this helps. :)

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