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I want to get a soft material night gaurd made for tmj . Where can I get it made and the cost in Bangalore.

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Hi. You can visit a dental clinic to get it made. Also, the material - soft or hard should be determined by the dentist. Usually for tmj pain a hard splint is made. A soft nightguard is given for brux ...  Read More

I think I might have overbite , like I feel my upper teeth touching my lower lip slightly and they hurts, touching my upper lip slightly as well , i learnt from some people that a mouth or night guard helps , can I use it to prevent it from getting bad and potentially treating it , i practice mewing hold my tongue very lightly without touching my f

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Hi, Share pictures to understand better. It is better to visit a dentist and get a consultation done. ...  Read More

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I need mouth guard for both top and bottom custom, how much the price? earlier i used on top, but its damaged with in a 2months.

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Cost varies according to place and clinic. Starts with 5k for both the jaws. ...  Read More

I have right lower jaw pain, ear pain, under the ear pain with swelling for 2 months. Had sinus Infection and got antibiotics. Sinus cleared up, but the jaw pain and swelling still there. Went to ENT to check ear. No Infection in sinus and ear. Went to dentist and took x-rays and it's normal. Did bite test and I felt pain and sensitivity to bite on

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You can try night guard. ...  Read More

Hello, my dentist has asked me to get a night guard because she noticed lot of thinning in my front tooth.. and some chipped edges.. She suggested me to get night guard for both upper and lower teeth, but that is out of budget for me, so I want to know. Can I get only one night guard If yes, then, for which lower or upper ?

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Go for single mouthgaurd ...  Read More

I had upper wisdom tooth extraction and tongue biopsy a week ago. I still have very bad breath and tongue soreness. Should I use any anti bacterial mouthwash? How many days after the extraction should I start that? Also, how many days after the extraction, I should use the mouth guard? The mouth guard doesn't cover that wisdom socket area, but the

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U can use mouthwash a day after your extraction As your socket got healed after that you wear night guard In dry socket there is sharp piercing pain you not able to bear pain one day so you have to de ...  Read More

My dentist has asked me to get a night guard since my teeth r showing signs of attrition.. i want to know what is the cost of a night guard n will it be comfortable to wear?? Dentist said that without night guard i will end up having severe teeth damage in fee years

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Your dentist is right. U must use night guards. It helps to protect the existing teeth and tooth structure. If not used can result in excessive wear of teeth and hence RCT followed by bruxer crowns wi ...  Read More

My teeth are paining and reason could be grinding ...just want to know if wearing night guard could help and prevent the teeth from further grinding..

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It is important to ascertain the cause of pain before using a night guard. It may surely reduce the effect of grinding on your teeth but that wouldn’t be the ultimate solution. There is generally an u ...  Read More

My doctor prescribed night guard for my teeth joint issue. I am using for past one month. Just cleaning with normal water and using every night. Should I clean with toothpaste and brush

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If there is smell or thin deposits on the guard you can use an extra soft toothbrush and paste to clean ...  Read More

Went to a dentist for night guards because I clench in sleep and wake up with headaches and jaw pain. But these look like retainers and my clenching has worsened after wearing these. What are these? Retainers or night guards? Wearing in upper and lower teeth, are exactly the shape of my teeth.

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Hi mam Retainers and night gaurds look same, but it differs in thickness. The one shown in pic, looks like night gaurd. These guards only protect your teeth from wearing out or attrited but it will n ...  Read More

I am facing clicking sound and pain when close mouth and chwing ...my dental told me that is. Tmj. ..whats the treament oPtiON..

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Hello. The pain and clicking sound while chewing can be due to a TMJ disorder - the disc(which lies between the joint) displacement, misaligned teeth, or night teeth-grinding habits. Treatment for TMJ ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I recently got a night guard made using an old dental cast that had some visible dust/stains. Actually I had kept it open n it was lying here n there unchecked My dentist saw the pics of guard n said its okay to use- I expected them to clean it n then use but shockingly the cast has same stains like before Now the guard fits perfectl

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Hello Just clean the guard with some hot water and start using it ...  Read More

Hello. I want to know does the night guard become loose with time? I have started using it since two weeks only and I think it has become loose and might fall on even though it hasn't.. initially, it was tight and fine. . I'm not sure if I am just over thinking perhaps.. I am worried to be added in the night because I think it might fall down and e

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Hi, It is advisable to visit your dentist just to be sure its not loose. It is possible that your just starting to feel comfortable with the splint and that is why you feel it is loose. But it is alwa ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with TMJ. I have face and teeth asymmetry, clicking and stiff jaw, jaw pain when i open my mouth, neck and shoulder pain, headaches and mood swings, breathing difficulties,improper sleep pattern from discomfort on the head and neck's position. I have been to many Dental clinics where they had only provided me mouth guards to

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Hi ! You can get Botox , it will provide instant relief ...  Read More

Hello doc, I have TMJ problem as I'm getting clicking sound whenever I chew food or open my mouth. It creates difficulty also to chew food bites. I visited to a doc in my city. He took x-ray of my teeth and found out that I have overbite jaw. So I need to put braces on my teeth for 1.5 years to balance both the jaws. I need to confirm this.. are t

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Hello, If your TMJ problem is related to deep bite, I’m sure it will be relieved with orthodontic treatment ( braces). In TMJ pain, we need to address the cause of the pain which can only be done by ...  Read More

Hi I went through the apicoectomy in my lower 4 teeth 1 year back but still I don't feel my lower teeth stronger like earlier what could be the reason?? Also I feel I should have night teeth guard because of night grinding of teeth some times please suggest??

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Consult dental surgeon ...  Read More

I had a tmj attack last month. Can a dentist align my teeth again? I read it gets normal by itself, but it's not in my case, and I hear clicking sound everytime i open my mouth wide.

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Clicking & Popping are signs of internal derangement Of TMJ Disc. ...  Read More

My tmj is making popping sound when opening the mouth, there's constant headache. Any home remedies or exercise recommended?

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U need to get it treated by using splint for atleast 6 mnths .Time being u can do alternate hot and cold fomentation and can take a muscle relaxant . Visit Oral medicine specialist . I m an oral medi ...  Read More

I had ceaserin delivary on Dec 2017 after 15 days after my delivery I had tmj problem on my left side I visited orthodontist suggested to wear splint on night time to upper teeth from past 6 months I am using that splint but some times I am having pain near my ear and under my left eye..please give me suggestions what to do?

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A clinical examination is required to assist you anything on this. Kindly visit your orthodontist asap and get the symptoms to his notice. ...  Read More

I want to visit for teeth cleaning but I am scared that I can't keep my mouth open for a long time as I have TMJ problem. Please advise.

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Don't worry about the timing. You can discuss the problem with your Dentist and he will surely help you out. Teeth cleaning can be carried out in two or more sitting with every sitting not more than 1 ...  Read More

How much does it cost for clear acrylic orthotics for tmj treatment & can we wear them in night ? What is the difference between Tens & k7 treatment ? Do we need night guards differently even if we have orthotics ? Are splints also useful yo treat tmj if mouth opening is shifting on one side ?

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A thorough physical examination is necessary before treatment planning. U may also Practo Consult ...  Read More

Does tmj leads to swallowing problems & feeling of something stuck in throat at one side ? No pain while opening mouth but tmj is confirmed.

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The symptoms you are describing are quite a rare but pausible effect of tmj disease. An evaluation with ENT can help rule out any throat problems as well. ...  Read More

Hi, my tmj of left side doesnt work properly, when i touch on right side i feel that circular bone movement but on left side i couldn't feel that circular bone, also it is causing some discomfort in eye(dry eye), breathing on left and left facial area. Even facial appearance on left is slightly different than right. There is no pain, no limited mou

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It could be possible for you to have an underlying joint dysfunction. But it highly unlikely that your dry eye is associated with this issue. There is a possibility of this condition becoming worse. P ...  Read More

I have had jaw pain and clicking and popping when opening and closing my mouth. I went to the immediate care place and they said i have TMJ, but did nothing for me. I then went to my dentist where they also did nothing for me, but said to come back next week and they will fit me for a mouth guard. No one has tried to figure out where the TMJ has st

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Hi... Don't worry.. we can definitely help you.If your cheek is swollen...You need to find out with x ray if you have issue with wisdom tooth or 3rd molar tooth which generally comes in your age group ...  Read More

Like i say i have tmj but when i keep open my mouth too far i feel like my bone or sth idk go up and now everytime i move my mouth i hear cracking sound in my ear it just happen to night 11_12_2017. i feel really scare are my bone broke or sth ? or just big tmj problem ? also the pain still hurt and i only open my mouth a little just enough to eat

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Please explain TMj and ate and IDK ...  Read More

Due to TMJ problem , mouth does not open fully , therefore doctor is not able to put cap on last molars . Pls advise.

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Capping is essential only after a root canal procedure but can be placed as an option in other conditions. If your dentist could perform a root canal treatment successfully then capping shouldn't be d ...  Read More

Pain in tmj and head also ear pain continious until eating painkillers so many painkillers have changed but not working

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You can get treated with manual therapy, mobilisation technique for TMJ... shd go for physiotherapy asap. ...  Read More

Is it ok to use Mouth washer like Colgate Plax instead of Night brushing. Could you pls suggest some good mouth washers.

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Brush twice a day..after brushing u can use mouth wash as they both work well together. ...  Read More

I have a problem of TMJ and both of jaw joints have got completely damaged I even use to wear mouth guard for it but increased a lot I got surgery done of left jaw joint about 5 months ago and the doc said that clinching sounds but still at I hear those clinching sounds and it pains a lot I'm unable to sleep at night nor I'm able to eat e

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Hi....., Mouth guards may be helpful if you grind your teeth.... If TMD is caused by a disease such as arthritis, a steroid injection into the jaw joint can help reduce pain and swelling in a joint or ...  Read More

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