Major Jaw Treatment
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There is something very important I have to talk about. I've mentioned I've been experiencing severe headaches, jaw pain, ear pain, constant ringing in my ears, face pain, sensitivity, and I have to avoid all sorts of food or the pain is so much worse. I've been suffering my whole life and it's just getting unbearable at this point. It’s taken a huge toll on my quality of life and therefore, mental health too.
For those of you who do not know I suffer from a condition called TMJ ( The Temporomandibular Joint ) that acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorders — a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD — can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.
The exact cause of a person's TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine. Your pain may be due to a combination of factors, such as genetics, arthritis or jaw injury. Some people who have jaw pain also tend to clench or grind their teeth (bruxism), although many people habitually clench or grind their teeth and never develop TMJ disorders. Mine stems from my OCD growing up and compulsively chewing the inside of my mouth. Because of 20+ years of this, my jaw has started to collapse in two areas and my teeth are severely grinded down.
I have actively been seeking treatment but all has failed so far. My only and final option will likely be surgery which is something I’ve desperately tried to avoid. It’s extremely harsh and recovery time is long and painful. I would also need non-surgical treatment to fix my bite and build up the structure of my teeth so my jaw won’t fall back out of place. The only problem with finding treatment is that my insurance does not cover TMJ treatment for adults. It’s disheartening and discouraging as treatment is right in front of me but I can’t afford it. This is why I have set up a Gofundme. All expenses will be out of pocket and I will likely need physical therapy and long term care after the above mentioned procedures. The pain is at an all time high and I have lost many basic day to day functions. The funds raised here will go directly to paying for my jaw treatments so I can finally live a ‘normal life.’ Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. I cannot thank you all enough for helping me on my road to recovery. Much love, Kris Star
For those of you who do not know I suffer from a condition called TMJ ( The Temporomandibular Joint ) that acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. You have one joint on each side of your jaw. TMJ disorders — a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD — can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement.
The exact cause of a person's TMJ disorder is often difficult to determine. Your pain may be due to a combination of factors, such as genetics, arthritis or jaw injury. Some people who have jaw pain also tend to clench or grind their teeth (bruxism), although many people habitually clench or grind their teeth and never develop TMJ disorders. Mine stems from my OCD growing up and compulsively chewing the inside of my mouth. Because of 20+ years of this, my jaw has started to collapse in two areas and my teeth are severely grinded down.
I have actively been seeking treatment but all has failed so far. My only and final option will likely be surgery which is something I’ve desperately tried to avoid. It’s extremely harsh and recovery time is long and painful. I would also need non-surgical treatment to fix my bite and build up the structure of my teeth so my jaw won’t fall back out of place. The only problem with finding treatment is that my insurance does not cover TMJ treatment for adults. It’s disheartening and discouraging as treatment is right in front of me but I can’t afford it. This is why I have set up a Gofundme. All expenses will be out of pocket and I will likely need physical therapy and long term care after the above mentioned procedures. The pain is at an all time high and I have lost many basic day to day functions. The funds raised here will go directly to paying for my jaw treatments so I can finally live a ‘normal life.’ Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. I cannot thank you all enough for helping me on my road to recovery. Much love, Kris Star
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Kris Star
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Cedar Grove, NJ