Robbie26
03-05-2005, 12:02 AM
so i hear everyone talking about this splint, and i dont know what it is. is it anything like those nighttime mouth gaurds? im confused... :confused:
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sunflower22
03-05-2005, 01:09 PM
so i hear everyone talking about this splint, and i dont know what it is. is it anything like those nighttime mouth gaurds? im confused... :confused:
A splint is a 24/7 mouthguard that you wear full time and only remove it when eatting or cleaning it. I have one.
A splint is a 24/7 mouthguard that you wear full time and only remove it when eatting or cleaning it. I have one.
sunshine123
03-05-2005, 02:55 PM
Not all splints are worn while eating.
GoodThings
03-08-2005, 09:55 AM
Hello,
The proper function of a splint, any splint for that matter, is to move your condyle down and forward to the Gelb 4/7 vicinity. Therefore, your joints are decompress. and you will feel right again. If your splint does not do that, don't bother with it. They are not gonna help you. FACT and Gelb are examples of splints that work. Hope that helps.
take care,
gt
The proper function of a splint, any splint for that matter, is to move your condyle down and forward to the Gelb 4/7 vicinity. Therefore, your joints are decompress. and you will feel right again. If your splint does not do that, don't bother with it. They are not gonna help you. FACT and Gelb are examples of splints that work. Hope that helps.
take care,
gt
mandible1
03-15-2005, 11:31 PM
Hi sunshine123,
I have been reading your postings and I am curious to hear how you have been doing with Dr Friedman. I live in San Diego and have tmj. I cannot live with this pain and would like to find a dentist who knows what he's doing. Any suggestions/comments/stories you can reply with is much appreciated.
Thanks
I have been reading your postings and I am curious to hear how you have been doing with Dr Friedman. I live in San Diego and have tmj. I cannot live with this pain and would like to find a dentist who knows what he's doing. Any suggestions/comments/stories you can reply with is much appreciated.
Thanks