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A member asked:
Please tell me if you can still get braces if you have tmj?
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Yes: It will more likely than not help the tmj. In most cases, iit will distribute the forces more evenly, and allow the joint to sit in a more favorable position in it socket.
Answered 12/29/2016
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Yes but...: Make sure whomever you are considering getting the braces from is educated about tmj/tmd or can work closely with the dr. Who diagnosed your tmj/tmd.
Answered 1/18/2014
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Yes: Definitely. Make VERY SURE your orthodontist (board certified) has vast experience with TMJ patients.
Answered 3/17/2015
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Havent worn TMJ night guard because I had braces. Unable to get new guard from dentist for a month.Jaw pain has been bad. What will help?not NSAIDs
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I was in a car accident, lost a tooth & broke the bone. I went to an oral surgeon to get bone grafting done & to get my other tooth pulled out.Im informed I need tmj treatment before braces, before actually getting the implants. Will brace fix TMJ?
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