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A member asked:
I heard best position for jaw if tmd is open. is that like a smile?
7 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Not true: If you have tmd, the best position for your jaw is its most relaxed position. This is usually with the teeth slightly apart, but definitely not open wide enough for a smile, and definitely not closed all the way or with the teeth clenched.
Answered 3/22/2015
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Depends: Depends on reason for tmd. If you are hitting on your front teeth first when you go to close on your back teeth, then open like a smile is ok. But in that case you need some type of treatment such as a bite adjustment.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Slightly apart: The rest position is lips together teeth apart with the tip of the tongue resting behind the lower front teeth.
Answered 3/17/2017
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Depends: Each individual case may vary including the best position that the mandible needs to be in. See a dentist to help.
Answered 3/22/2015
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Teeth apart: Teeth just apart, in a comfortable position. Should not be touching at rest.
Answered 3/22/2015
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