TMD is neuromuscular: Oral appliance has specific application on many patients . Can be used as deprogrammer of neuromuscular activity and pain control.
Answered 1/27/2016
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Can be helpful: Several approaches - if isolated and occasional, anti-inflammatory meds could do the trick. NM dentistry is very effective at relaxing muscles. Some doctors like NTI appliances to relax temporal muscles. Problem is that bite problems can develop. I prefer an approach where all of the teeth touch at all times. Start simple and slowly increase treatment complexity!
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