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What will happen if you wear a night guard with tmj and you're under 18?
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Hopefully...: ... the nightguard will alleviate many if not all of your symptoms. This is regardless of your age.
Answered 5/18/2016
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Recommended: The night guard may reduce any TMJ symptom you have from night time clenching or grinding and will protect your teeth.
Answered 12/1/2014
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Hopefully will help: Hopefully your symptoms will improve. Make sure you're being treated by a TMJ expert.
Answered 4/4/2015
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Is TMJ a serous problem & by me buying a night guard from a store bad if it is not customized? What's the worst that could happen
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