Q: will a night guard help with my tmj symptoms?

Perhaps: If you have tmj\tmd symptoms, see a dentist with extensive training and experience in this area to evaluate your case and suggest treatment options. It's much more complicated than just making a night guard for a patient. Night guards may or may not help and each case is different.

Question 1

is it possible for a night guard to serve as a temporary retainer?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If it was custom made and fitted by your dentist, and it is solid enough, then it can serve as a temporary retainer. If, soft and not well-fitting, then no, it will allow movement.

Question 2

could my orthodontic retainer work as a bite guard to protect against nighttime teeth grinding?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Some types of orthodontic retainers will protect against nighttime grinding, some will not. Ask your dentist or orthodontist for the type that will.

Question 3

night guard changing my bite?

Accepted Answer

It can: Is it a soft or a hard night guard
if it is changing your bite
need to stop wearing, have your dentist adjusted.

Question 4

will a night guard help with my tmj symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: If you have tmj	md symptoms, see a dentist with extensive training and experience in this area to evaluate your case and suggest treatment options.  It's much more complicated than just making a night guard for a patient.  Night guards may or may not help and each case is different.

Question 5

how should i sleep while wearing a night guard?

Accepted Answer

Any: Whatever is most comfortable for you. Most sleep best on their back, as the jaw is not pushed to the side. See what works best for you. Good luck.

Question 6

is it possible that a night guard can damage bonding?

Accepted Answer

Bonding: A night guard will not damage bonding.

Question 7

what could happen if a night guard was accidentally swallowed?

Accepted Answer

Stomach/bowel problm: Depending on the size and material, anything from nothing to mild irritation to perforated / obstructed stomach / bowel. If this has happened , get to md or E.R. For evaluation.

Question 8

what will happen if you wear a night guard with tmj and you're under 18?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully...: ... the nightguard will alleviate many if not all of your symptoms. This is regardless of your age.

Question 9

how many years will i need a night guard?

Accepted Answer

Night guards: Most people wear night guards for a matter of months to years. People do tend to outgrow their tendency to grind their teeth (which is often stress-related), or they just get tired of the appliance. It is actually a good idea every 6 months or so to stop using it for a while, to see if you still need it. (but don't throw it out; you may need it again some time in the future.).

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: night guard?

Accepted Answer

Plastic mouthpiece: A plastic mouthpiece that is worn at night.  There are over 100 different designs and they do different things.

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