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Does using nightguard cure TMJ disorder?
Does wearing a nightguard/mouthguard help to reduce TMJ disorder and Jaw popping, Jaw Deviation?
Most doctors suggest braces treatment for TMJ disorder but if I don't want to go for that, are there other non-invasive treatments?
I already follow soft diet and apply warm compress.
Kindly suggest some remedies.
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Night guard may help
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Being a TMJ specialist, I can say night guard do NOT treat TMJ disorder. Night guard only guards your teeth.
For more info visit : https://tmjspecialist.com
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Visit a good TMJ specialist doctors who follows non steroidal, non surgical management of TMJ disorders.
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Dental Braces are infact a non invasive way of treatment for TMJ disorders. If it improves your health , you should consider it seriously. Yes,night guard can also help relieve some of the symptoms. But usually it is a combination of treatments that is needed. I would suggest start the treatment with patience and follow all the appointments till the Dentist says so. Many patients unfortunately start treatment when the problems become unbearable. When pain or clicking sounds decrease in jaw. They decide that they had enough treatment. But the joint doesn't think so. The health deterioration starts again. Hope this helped. .
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TMJ disorders are mainly due to improper occlusion of teeth.It leads to deviated bite pattern eventually ending up with severe pain in jaws,neck and facial muscles.Depending on the stage of TMJ disorder treatment plan is done.Initial stages can be treated with nightgaurd and warm compress.If it's severe braces are recommended.
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Consult dentist and start treatment recommended.
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Take soft diet and check for night grinding of teeth habit.
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Alternate warm and cold compresses helps to reduce tmj pain
But if your occlusion is disturbed braces or aligner treatment should be taken for bite correction.
Clinical checkup along with exrays are required for detailed assessment
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Hii very mild tmj problem can be reduced with night guard
Relax your jaw
Do not open your mouth wide
Do some massage on the angle of thd jaw with hot compress
Yes if your occlusion if not proper then also affect the tmj you can go for braces
1st do an opg visit a dentist they will suggest you the treatment depending on your tmj problem
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Soft diet n warm compress along with night guard ll reduce the TMJ pain mostly in minor cases.
But this doesn't works in severe TMJ problems.u said that doctors suggested u braces ,there might be a problem in ur bite n teeth alignment.
The major cause for TMJ problem should be evaluated n treatment is based on severity.
U need physical examination .
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regular intake of calcium tablets daily once .
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Dr. Needhi Singh
Dentist
1 yrs exp
Farrukhabad
It does not cure TMJ disorder
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Dr. Pia Patel
Dentist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi,
If you have a disturbed occlusion, then alignment of teeth will help reduce the chances of TMJ disorders. If you have a habit of grinding your teeth unconsciously, then a night guard will work.
Are you having any pain or discomfort around the joint area? Please share an OPG to get an idea of your TM joint and also of your teeth position.
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Dr. Jeessica
Dentist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Nightgard is for mild case.Based on the TMJ disorder severity , Treatment has to be done.If u want permanent solution ,it would be better for u to follow your doctor suggestion.
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visit a dentist
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dont take any type if stress of anything.stay anxiety free.soft diet , warm compress
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