i have this popping and clicking sounds whenever i open my mouth.and now!its getting worse!i cant fully open my mouth, it seems like its stuck or something..its kinda painful when it comes to biting..but i haven't got experiences of having headaches, neckpains etc..what is the best treatment for me?the desntist i consulted said that i should wear splints..another question!where are the splints placed?on the upper or lower teeth or both?does this hurt?
2006-12-09 17:38:17 · 6 answers · asked by shoelaces 1 in Health ➔ Dental
how to wear splints?upper teeth or lower teeth?or both?does it hurt?
2006-12-09 17:48:48 · update #1
TMJ problems are often caused by many different things. Some examples are grinding your teeth, poor posture, muscle imbalances, etc. A multidisciplinary approach needs to be taken in treatment. Your dentist can prescribe a mouth guard or you can get one over the counter which is often much cheaper. Your dentist or doctor could also refer you to a Physical Therapist. A PT would address any postural issues which many times is the main cause of TMJ dysfunction.
2006-12-09 21:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 07:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!
I have TMJ too.
I use a night time mouth guard. It's made of plyable plastic. And it just rests between your upper and lower teeth with a ridge in it to place it in front of your front upper teeth which holds it in place. They can be really pricey too. No need for the expensive ones. I get mine for $10.00 at www.drleanards.com And you can just tell when one has seen it's day and it's time to replace it.
Usually every 6 months or so.
It pays off, as it does protect my teeth from damage.
Don't fear swallowing it, you won't and it doesn't hurt one bit.
I hope this helped! :)
Happy smiling!
2006-12-09 17:59:10 · answer #3 · answered by Sandra Dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problems, you need to get a mouth guard. My told me it comes from me grinding my teeth during the night. everyone has tmj, all that is the temporal mandibular joint, the problem itself is different story though, see ur dentist again and ask about a night mouth guard
2006-12-09 17:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by back2skewl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should wear a mouth guard, to relax the muscle of the tmj , go to your dentist , it is not a painfull thing, and better for you so the situation will not worsen in the future
2006-12-09 20:58:29 · answer #5 · answered by HADEEL MAZIN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
also chiropractors can help.
2006-12-09 17:47:32 · answer #6 · answered by Alias400 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋