What Should I Ask the Dentist?

[Paul10]

Hi all, I'm going to be visiting the dentist at the recommendation of my GP due to slight jaw pain and a fullness in my ear. Was just wanting to ask what questions should I ask and what should I make sure to get checked? Thanks as always!

 

[Andrea Lopez]

Hi Paul. I went today (for a regular cleaning, tooth pain) and asked him about my severe ear pains! I ended up getting a TMD diagnosis and everything they even tole me I need a sleep study.

I'd bring up your jaw pain and ear problems. If you can try and make sure you see a DDS

 

[MrBonk]

As for full panoramic x-rays, basically any kind of check for TMJD

 

[Paul10]

Hi Paul. I went today (for a regular cleaning, tooth pain) and asked him about my severe ear pains! I ended up getting a TMD diagnosis and everything they even tole me I need a sleep study.

I'd bring up your jaw pain and ear problems. If you can try and make sure you see a DDS

Thanks Andrea! Silly question but what's a DDS?

 

[Paul10]

As for full panoramic x-rays, basically any kind of check for TMJD

Thanks! Will do!