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? For Anyone Who Has Had Success With An Orthotic Posted: 05-07-07 19:38pm
So, I have had this thing in for about 3
weeks. I actually do see an improvement,
not huge but somewhat better. The question
I have is: the splint is on the bottom. I
am noticing my upper jaw aching , it is
definately a new ache, haha. Is it my jaw
getting used to the new position, do you
think?
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Tmddyan
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Hey Posted: 05-08-07 12:32pm
Ive had a orthotic and yes you do get a
little sore. You may want to contact your
dentist and see if your orthotic needs to
be adjusted. They do need adjusting from
time to time as your muscles and bite
improve. If the ache gets too bad take
400mg of ibuprophen with food and lots of
water.
I think that you will get used to it soon.
It may just need to be fine tuned. Like I
said talk to your doctor. He will know
best what to do. What Kind of doctor are
you seeing?
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metalcrystal
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Re: Hey Posted: 05-08-07 14:13pm
dyanmatteson
wrote:
Ive had a orthotic and yes
you do get a little sore. You may want to
contact your dentist and see if your
orthotic needs to be adjusted. They do
need adjusting from time to time as your
muscles and bite improve. If the ache gets
too bad take 400mg of ibuprophen with food
and lots of water.
I think that you will get used to it soon.
It may just need to be fine tuned. Like I
said talk to your doctor. He will know
best what to do. What Kind of doctor are
you seeing?
I actually see a dentist who spcializes
in TMJ disorder. He is very well informed,
he is constantly going to conferences and
learning the newest treatments and ideas
about TMJ. He has taught me that there is
a lot more going on than just teeth, in
fact he suspects there is some arthritis
in the area as well, because I am so
sensitive to weather. He takes a very
conservative approach, trying different
things. I would reccomend him highly to
anyone. This orthotic is temporary, I go
back every week to get it checked. But
overall I am feeling better. Before I got
this I was in so much pain and was
starting to get dizzy, so when it flared
up I was actually in bed. Now it is much
better, if I take the pain meds my doc
gives me, along with norflex, I can
function nomally. I think he is going to
put somethng on the top teeth as well, to
see if that helps more. Eventually I will
have to have some crowns done.
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catswold
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Posted: 05-09-07 07:42am
Hi MC,
I believe the answer to your questions is,
yes, your mouth is getting used to a new
position, etc., but you really should tell
your dentist as soon as possible. Better
safe than sorry.
God bless...
Carol
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Tmddyan
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Re: Hey Posted: 05-09-07 12:23pm
He is neuromuscular correct?. Im not
trying to disrespect your doctor I was
just curious as to what kind he was.and to
figure out what kind of orthotic you
have.
metalcrystal
wrote:
dyanmatteson
wrote:
Ive had a orthotic and yes
you do get a little sore. You may want to
contact your dentist and see if your
orthotic needs to be adjusted. They do
need adjusting from time to time as your
muscles and bite improve. If the ache gets
too bad take 400mg of ibuprophen with food
and lots of water.
I think that you will get used to it soon.
It may just need to be fine tuned. Like I
said talk to your doctor. He will know
best what to do. What Kind of doctor are
you seeing?
I actually see a dentist who spcializes
in TMJ disorder. He is very well informed,
he is constantly going to conferences and
learning the newest treatments and ideas
about TMJ. He has taught me that there is
a lot more going on than just teeth, in
fact he suspects there is some arthritis
in the area as well, because I am so
sensitive to weather. He takes a very
conservative approach, trying different
things. I would reccomend him highly to
anyone. This orthotic is temporary, I go
back every week to get it checked. But
overall I am feeling better. Before I got
this I was in so much pain and was
starting to get dizzy, so when it flared
up I was actually in bed. Now it is much
better, if I take the pain meds my doc
gives me, along with norflex, I can
function nomally. I think he is going to
put somethng on the top teeth as well, to
see if that helps more. Eventually I will
have to have some crowns
done.
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metalcrystal
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Re: Hey Posted: 05-11-07 20:16pm
Yes, neuromuscular of course. He often
refers patients to specialists in other
disciplines as well. My chiropractor was
the one who found him for me.
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