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Tmj splint wearing
I have tmj disorder problem. So today my doctor gave me tmj splint to wear 24*7. How should I bite on my tmj splint? Should it be hard or normal or anything else?
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At rest you should keep the jaw in a naturally relaxed position.
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You must consult an Oral Medicine expert advice who is a specialist in Mouth and Jaw diseases and cancer
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You have to be wear TMJ split all the time except during eating time and chewing hard
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Dr. Vipin Aggarwal
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11 yrs exp
Delhi
Tmj splint is to be worn all the time. Except while eating. It can be hard and soft both.
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