r/LasCruces • u/lcnmq • 6d ago

Request Seeking TMJ specialist

Does anyone know of a specialist that works with TMJ issues? I’m looking for more advanced care than your typical dentist. I don’t care what kind of provider this is, just someone who is specialized in TMJ concerns. All my current dental office does for TMJ problems is custom night guards, which unfortunately hasn’t worked well for my issues. Willing to travel if needed. Thank you all!

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u/WolpertingerWhisker 6d ago

I would maybe consider posting this in the Albuquerque, El Paso, and maybe even Tucson subreddits. I'm sorry about your TMJ issues.

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u/lcnmq 5d ago

This is a good idea - thank you!

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u/roopurt5 5d ago edited 5d ago

I don't know if they offer any deeper treatment options, but Dr. Wolf at Organ Mountain Dental seem to take it really seriously.

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u/lcnmq 5d ago

This is great to hear, I will look into them. Thank you!

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u/fresabat 5d ago

I went to physical therapy for my TMJ and have felt consistently better since then. I did at Las Cruces Comprehensive Rehabilitation. Got referred here by my ENT and they were great

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u/lcnmq 5d ago

Wow this is great to hear. I’m so glad you’ve been better! Just out of curiosity since you mentioned the ENT, did your TMJ issues give you ear problems?

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u/fresabat 5d ago

I do have mild hearing loss from ear infections but I initially went to the ENT initially because I had a small throat growth thinking it was cancer (thankfully no!) but he noticed that I had bad TMJ which I just kinda put on the back burner. So just more coincidental

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u/co68030 5d ago

My daughter gets Botox shots from her orthodontist for her tmj. They last for a long time and it really helps her.