Effectiveness of TMD splints

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Checked with dentist for cracking sound while chewing so prescribed to go for tmd splints, which will aling teeth correctly over time. As we were informed that it corrects/reduces headaches ,ear pain. Doest it also help to correct other body part postures like back ? What are other benefits related to nerves/other body part after treating tmd

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Dr. Ritika Bhambhani Sen Roy Dentist 18 yrs exp Kolkata Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ritika Bhambhani Sen Roy

Dentist 18 yrs exp Kolkata

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No not really. But certain exercises would. Also a very detailed history about multiple aspects is to be examined. It would needed that you visit a orofacial pain speaciality , or prosthodontist or oral medicine for a deeper insight. As you very young it is important to keep this under check

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