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Orthodontics and Tmj disorder
My dentist is fixing my bite with braces and elastic after completing splint therapy for tmj problem. How orthodontics help people with Jaw disorder? How does this change the position of jaw and give me back my original bite? Why do even now I feel my teeth do not fit properly? Please help...
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Hi, orthodontist mainly deal with bones. So TMJ corrections can be done by them. Elastics plays a major role in correcting mild TMJ problems. The term called occlusion is more important in ur teeth, if that is not proper it will leads to major issues like TMJ problem. As of now ur complete jaw is moving by elastics so only u r feeling ur teeth is not fitting properly. But at the end wen the proper occlusion attains u will feel comfortable. But u have to wait..
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please wait until the treatment get over.
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wear the elastics full time.
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Dr. Sagar Suresh Joshi
Dentist
10 yrs exp
Pune
TMJ splints are basically given for correction of bite adjustment which will reduce your pressure on TMJ. After splinting you have to undergo proper orthodontic treatment so that adjusted bite will remain stable. It is lengthy procedure but gives good results. Be patient and complete your treatment and follow your dentist's and orthodontist's instructions
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Avoid breakage of brackets
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keep good oral hygiene and avoid hard and sticky substances to avoid pressure on your TMJ..
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Dr. Babita Sangwan
Dental Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Gurgaon
wait till your treatment gets completed...you will get your bite corrected..so no worries.It will take time.
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