TMJ, Having a hard time dealing with my TMJ issues
TMJ and dealing with a Bite Splint
I am currently being treated for Temporomandibular joint syndrome or other wise referred to as TMJ. I have been fitted with a bite splint that I have to wear at night. This helps keep me from grinding my teeth while I sleep. Or at least that is want I am told. It is more like I am not grinding my teeth at night because I can not sleep with the bite splint in my mouth.
I am being told that part of my TMJ issues are compounded with the fact that I grind my teeth when I am stress out or sleeping. Well I am getting really stressed out because I can not sleep. My jaw really hurt at times and I know I need to do what the dentist is telling me but has anyone gone though what I am now? How did you learn to deal with the bite splint? Advise please because right now I am Sleepless in Jersey.
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Tuesday, Apr. 27th 2010 1:56 PM at 1:56 pm
I had to were a bite splint for two years. Over time you will just adjust. It took me about a month to really get use to it. Afterwords it was no big deal.
I know it can be such a pain but it really does help control your teeth grinding and TMJ issues.
Friday, Apr. 30th 2010 9:38 AM at 9:38 am
Try and hang in there is the only best advise I can give you. TMJ is a pain to deal with so it is best to follow the treatment plan given.
You may want to try sleeping on your back if you can. Also maybe get a softer pillow. I hope that helps