RickH asked:


I have developed a jaw that pops, and occasionally hangs. For lack of a better term, I have to sort of manipulate it back into position. When this happens it is painful, but not unbearably so. Also, I have to chew on the side that pops; if I chew on the opposite side it is painful, and the hanging gets much worse.

I probably have mild bruxism, but there is no evidence in terms of teeth problems. I suspect this because I bought a mouth guard, and found myself sort of chewing it during times of wakefulness.

Should I:

See a dentist?
See and oral surgeon?
See another medical professional?
Treat it myself with a mouth guard?
Subscribe to one of the web sites that purports to know how to cure with exercise?
Do something that I haven’t thought of?

I don’t want to waste a lot of time and money chasing chimeras.

gambatte1 asked:

Serveral OTC devices reviewed. Somnomed expensive ($1500 insurance $500 pocket), not so easy to get used to, I only tolerate when tired and relaxed and not when otherwise might have difficulty getting to sleep. Been wearing britishsnoring.uk’s snore-no-more for sports and sleep prior to deviated septum repair surgery (post-op depicted herein as well). Also for exercise American Dental Union’s ebay-sold (not sold on tv as yet) device where you make your own imprint and send them back for device forming. Aveotsd is apparently for the “edentials”? (untoothed) (welcome someone to buy my old one). My TMJ+ doc here says soft things are not suited for bruxism and cause TMJ. Don’t know if cosmetic orthodontics is relevent. Can’t stay what’s “best” for bruxism, apnea (oh yeah, may pursue pillar treatment and may follow up on CPAP if next sleep test does not show sufficient progress on apnea). Hope display of variety of available devices is helpful to the u2bmunity. Good luck.

Endorphins? asked:


I’m just really stressed out and depressed over everything. Everything seems hopeless and just out of my reach. My friends and people dont seem to care, but only preoccupied about their own lives. My boyfriend tries to help me, but I dont feel any better. Music or exercise doesnt help me anymore and everything that I used to love to do, just doesnt interest me anymore. It feels like I’m falling away from myself. Are there any good ways of just feeling better? And please dont tell me to go to a psychiatrist or therapist. I’ve already been there. Thanks everyone.

Dalia G asked:


Morning: 2 servings of fresh fruits
Noon: (main meal)
Veggies: a bowl
healthy carbs: 1 cup
lean protein: skinless and good portion

Evening: 1 pot of fat free yogurt

+ i drink lots of water
and i exercise daily

So im eating a healthy balanced diet that is all portion controlled, i drink lots of water and i exercise

good or not good?