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Related: About this forumGot my tmj orthotics update
Last edited Mon Aug 21, 2023, 06:20 PM - Edit history (1)
Worn constantly. Night one, day one
Edit bite force and placement within normal limits wearing the orthotic. Hoping the restorative dentalwork doesn't bankrupt me
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Got my tmj orthotics update (Original Post)
XanaDUer2
Aug 2023
OP
I wear an orthotic splint at night to help prevent migraines. It has definitely reduced
Ziggysmom
Aug 2023
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Tetrachloride
(8,486 posts)1. Big gz.
Looking forward to hearing updates
XanaDUer2
(14,640 posts)2. Thank you, Tetra
Eating with it feels bizarre
cilla4progress
(25,983 posts)3. I have to use my night guard every night.
It helps!
XanaDUer2
(14,640 posts)4. Yes
These are to pull my jaw into correct alignment due to tmj. My regular nightguard was making it worse
cilla4progress
(25,983 posts)5. Glad you are getting
relief!
XanaDUer2
(14,640 posts)6. Kick nt
Ziggysmom
(3,651 posts)7. I wear an orthotic splint at night to help prevent migraines. It has definitely reduced
the number of headaches for me. I was also amazed that after using it a few weeks, the occasional ringing in my ears, tinnitus, has disappeared! Wishing you well with your new device; keep us posted.
XanaDUer2
(14,640 posts)8. Thank you
I've had it about 5 days. I had some eat ringing yesterday. The popping stopped. I just dread the supportive dental work