Hi all,
Well i spent 2 hrs. at the dentist today getting my mouth splint adjusted. Opening and closing my mouth. My bite is so far off the splint is designed for my jaw to find a comfortable position . I go back next week for a adjustment on it, very time consuming but will be well worth it. With time it will ease the pain in my neck and the pinched nerve. Once the jaw is in it's final position then the appliance will not have to be adjusted. I can't wait till this happens because i am suffering so much from this TMJ. I sleep with it and wear it in the house. It will also prevent me from grinding my teeth while i sleep. It is a clear appliance that covers your upper teeth, makes you sound retared when you talk with it on :lol: :lol:.
Once i am close to getting my teeth back in line then i will go for some dental work. I have a couple of fillings that are worn from the grinding. Otherwise my dentist says my teeth are in pretty good shape. I thought with all the preds and dry mouth i would hear differently,but at least i have some good news.
florie
Well i spent 2 hrs. at the dentist today getting my mouth splint adjusted. Opening and closing my mouth. My bite is so far off the splint is designed for my jaw to find a comfortable position . I go back next week for a adjustment on it, very time consuming but will be well worth it. With time it will ease the pain in my neck and the pinched nerve. Once the jaw is in it's final position then the appliance will not have to be adjusted. I can't wait till this happens because i am suffering so much from this TMJ. I sleep with it and wear it in the house. It will also prevent me from grinding my teeth while i sleep. It is a clear appliance that covers your upper teeth, makes you sound retared when you talk with it on :lol: :lol:.
Once i am close to getting my teeth back in line then i will go for some dental work. I have a couple of fillings that are worn from the grinding. Otherwise my dentist says my teeth are in pretty good shape. I thought with all the preds and dry mouth i would hear differently,but at least i have some good news.
florie