TMJ problem
Hi dentist..I'm a dental student at third class from Iraq,,i have TMJ problem,, for over a year! Several months ago i went to a professional dentist in TMJ problems he gave me (Diazepam 5mg) , Norgesic & mobic for 10 days..then asked me to come back after finishing..i went again he gave the same drugs except diazepam,,he replaced it with another drug i dont remember it,,he also asked me to have soft diet & many other instructions and said it was just emotional stress..i really get better at these days & followed dentist's instructions but when finished them the pain returned step by step!! Some times even when i speek ! Eat or being kissed on cheek,,oh that's really horrible i feel bored cuz of this disease i even had a panoramic radiograph for wisdom teeth but they were ok ..can you help me please?!
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