Hi everyone, I have had problems with tmj for awhile now, but each day it seems to get worse.

I have tried a night guard (the ones you wear over two teeth) but that did not help. I have had my teeth grinded so they touch evenly and that didnot help. I am now seeing a chiropractor and that is not helping either, despite being told it would help.

I'm not sure what my next step will be, but I need something, because the pain level is almost unbearable. I can hardly smile anymore because of the pain on the right side.

I have not tried a splint, but wanted some advice on if they really work. I have a bad cross bite which can only be fixed with surgery so I wasn't sure if a splint would make me worse or what. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thank you,


katie