My symptoms are a dull ache in my jaw and I'm doing something at nighttime although splints do not help me. I went to see a NMD but they said their testing showed it wouldn't help me. I just started acupuncture last week and I am taking some herbs but no real success yet. I also sleep on my back which seems to help some days. I also have some muscle relaxants a doctor just prescribed me. A few questions:

I know of a dentist that can make a night guard that holds the upper and lower jaw in place for $800. I've never heard of this but it seems like it would solve my problem. What do people think of this?

Can people list other treatments besides the ones I've listed that could help me stop grinding, clenching, or whatever movement I'm doing?

Tmjfighter