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I have tmj disorder problem said by my dentist. So as a first treatment they gave me a dental splint to wear 24 /7. How can I chew my foods with wearing this splint? And what can I do additionaly for curing my tmj disorder problem quickly? Please help me. Thanks for your help.
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The splint has to be removed while eating food. TMJ problems take time to resolve. You have to be patient and do whatever your dentist advises. Depending on the complexity, several modes of treatment are available. We usually start with the most conservative one, which is the splint or night guard tray.
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If you have any habits like teeth clenching or grinding, you need to work on it.
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Hi..the only way to solve it is by orthodontic treatment. Many dentists just experiment by splint, physiotherapy, appliances. But it won't help. Get orthodontic correction done.
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The splint should be removed during meals. And you should have very very soft food and restrict your mouth opening
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Dr. Kshitiz Rohilla
Oral Pathologist
16 yrs exp
Faridabad
There are various modalities for tmj problems but unfortunately as of now none of these modalities gives a hundred percent success rate. You have been given the appropriate and conservative modality of night Guards which have to be worn for a long duration but you can definitely remove them while eating because it is not possible to chew the food properly with the appliance in position. Also it takes approximately 3 to 4 months for these appliances to cause sufficient muscle training so that the tmj discomfort is relieved appropriately. You need to have patience as your problem is not something that can be rectified overnight.
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