Question For TMJ Sufferers: Swelling and Weird Feelings Around Jaw/Face?

[Cillian]

My TMJ is getting worse I'm back for a check up on Wednesday.

Anyone else get the swelling and weird feelings around your jaw and face ?

 

[glynis]

I have TMJ,
A mouth guard can help and a soft food diet till the inflammation settles down for you....lots of love glynis

 

[Paromita]

I have TMJ,
A mouth guard can help and a soft food diet till the inflammation settles down for you....lots of love glynis

Hello, I went to a TMJ person whos offering me some kind of splint for 2k, are splints this costly ?

Thanks, Mita

 

[glynis]

In England they cost £100.00 pound to have done by a dentist but if the Maxillofacial specialist does one in England it's free....lots of love glynis

 

[dh42]

It depends on what kind of splint. There are different kinds, but they can run that high. I would still get at least one more opinion as there is always a risk with a splint as your bite will be altered, doesn't allow for natural shifting of teeth, etc. and you want to be sure this is the best option to try.

I wear a night guard that is put in hot water then cold water to mold. My TMJ rarely gives me issues - only when the guard gets really worn and thin over time. For some people, that is all they need for TMJ and a splint can be overkill - but you really want a couple of opinions.

 

[glynis]

I don't wear a splint Moore and was awaiting surgery.
I have had some dental work and a partial denture and my jaw is now free of problems....lots of love glynis

 

[MrNobody]

I have TMJ and i get swelling and a lot of aching .
Is a splint one of those gum shield type things? My dentist gave me one of those but it just hurts my teeth and i cannot wear it. My dentist did not seem to know anything about TMJ. Really . He just said the gaurd will protect me from teeth grinding.