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Will a night guard help with my tmj symptoms?
6 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
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.
Answered 3/20/2013
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Generally not: If it is a hard appliance, it generally makes it worse. Only by a strategically designed soft appliance can relief be obtained. Find a dentist that is very familiar with TMJ treatment - only about 5% of dentist are trained this well.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Possibly: A nightguard can help if jaw joint issues are related to the bite.
Answered 4/16/2013
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Yes to some extend: But try to find a neuromuscular dentist in your area to help you with your TMJ issues.
Answered 1/6/2018
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Perhaps: A night guard helps with night time clenching and grinding. Many TMJ patients find this helpful.
Answered 3/19/2015
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