It’s wild how the medical system treats TMJ issues. I had some jaw issues a few months ago, and based on my brief research, most doctors say TMJ issues are dental, and most dentists say it’s medical. Neither type of insurance likes to cover it, and most TMJ specialists don’t take insurance at all. The specialist my dentist recommended wanted to charge $500 just for a consultation. I was looking into oral surgeons as a possible route before my problem improved on its own. I’m desperately hoping it doesn’t come back….
It’s wild how the medical system treats TMJ issues. I had some jaw issues a few months ago, and based on my brief research, most doctors say TMJ issues are dental, and most dentists say it’s medical. Neither type of insurance likes to cover it, and most TMJ specialists don’t take insurance at all. The specialist my dentist recommended wanted to charge $500 just for a consultation. I was looking into oral surgeons as a possible route before my problem improved on its own. I’m desperately hoping it doesn’t come back….