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When can we use night guard after WT ext
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 one spot on lower first Molar. So the dentist said I might have crack. Took CBCT scan, he couldn't find it and said it's unpredictable and told me to extract it. Also told me to remove upper WT as it's erupted and might cause jaw pain. I went to OMFS and removed Upper WT 2 weeks back. Still have the same symptoms. Now, OMFS said it could be TMJ issue and telling me to go to TMJ specialist. I am in USA and it's expensive for tmj. I am planning to try night guard. Will that help in TMJ? When can we start using night guards after the extraction? Do I need to wait till the area completely heals? The pain and tenderness radiates to neck now.
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Kindly consult a TMJ specialist. Night guard May or may not help in the correction of TMJ.
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When is the swelling most...?? I mean whether it's in morning hours when you get up.. then surely it's because of clenching of teeth during night... Night Gaurd you can take anytime after 3weeks of extraction!!
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don't do hot fermentation on the swelling with any professional consultation!
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You can try night guard.
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