Splints That Allow You to Talk Clearly ? Posted: 06-06-07 04:17am
I just got a splint from my orthodontist
three days ago, I am still adjusting to
it, it definitely solves my TMJ problem
but its giving me some other discomfort in
the front of my mouth, I am assuming that
over time I will get used to it.
Anyways, I seem to be a pretty bad TMJ
case where just taking the splint out at
all causes discomfort and its to where I
feel better with it in because my face
feels so awkward and unsupported when I
take it out. The problem is that I have a
lot of difficulty talking with the splint
in so I've been taking it out whenever I
have to talk to someone and this is
causing me more pain and problems.
I am wondering if anyone knows if there
are different types of splints and if I
should consider going to other TMJ
specialists even just to see what type of
splint they would give me that might be
better than this one for going about my
daily life. I got this one from my
orthodontist who I went to for my braces
when I was a kid, now I am 22. I think I
am going to have to wear my splint 24 x 7
for a long time because I want to rid
myself of TMJ and I realize that I might
not ever be able to be without a splint
unless I get surgery.
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Tmddyan
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Hey Posted: 06-06-07 12:36pm
Its not true that you will be 24/7 for a
long time with a splint or that you will
have to for most of your life. Its getting
the right person to work for you. I have
had tmd all my life. I no longer wear
anything.
what kind of doctor do you go to? Ive had
all kinds of splints but there is one that
will get rid of tmd so to speak. Its
called a neuromuscular splint. In my
opinion that is the way to go.
you will bet use to the splint. youve only
had it 3 days--give it time.
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cali_guy
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Posted: 06-06-07 15:25pm
From everything I've read all of the
splints need to be worn for at least a few
months 24 x 7 to be effective. This is a
problem since I have to be able to talk to
go about my normal day, I can't just sit
at home all day and do nothing for a few
months.
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Tmddyan
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Hey Posted: 06-07-07 12:20pm
if you want to get better you are gonna
have to give it time. this is an extremly
complex joint. It wont heal overnight. Ive
been doing this all my life I know. you
are gonna have to resign yourself to the
fact that its a slow healing process.
nothing is gonna work over night. it takes
time. just give it a chance. a few months
is nothing compared to liveing with it for
the rest of your life.
