natureschild
03-19-2005, 05:40 PM
I saw an Aquilizer splint on Dental Depot. They say it is a floating action oral splint for help with clenching your jaws. I have tried the nightguard, but it makes my jaw muscles even tighter. They are only about $15.00, but I wanted to see if anyone else has tried it first.
My TMJ is not severe. I have been having very tight muscles, head and neck pain for awhile as well as jaw popping etc. But now my right ear hurts all the time. I went to an ear doctor thinking it was my ear, but after many tests he said my ears were perfect. My dentist said it is TMJ, worse on my right side. I know that I clench alot, and have been in a lot more pain recently.
I would love some advise before buying the Aquilizer.
Thanks!
My TMJ is not severe. I have been having very tight muscles, head and neck pain for awhile as well as jaw popping etc. But now my right ear hurts all the time. I went to an ear doctor thinking it was my ear, but after many tests he said my ears were perfect. My dentist said it is TMJ, worse on my right side. I know that I clench alot, and have been in a lot more pain recently.
I would love some advise before buying the Aquilizer.
Thanks!
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seriousperson
03-21-2005, 12:55 AM
I saw an Aquilizer splint on Dental Depot...only about $15.00, but I wanted to see if anyone else has tried it first.
My TMJ is not severe...
Thanks!Well, mine is so severe that it's scary. So I'm going to order one now. I'll let you know how it goes.
I tried "The Doctor's Night Guard," and though it relieves some of the pain, it makes me have an "open bite" if I use it for more than a few nights.
I had read a lot about "open bite" on these boards, and Now I know what that is. Also scary. The back molars meet, but the front teeth are still apart.
I'm going to get a CAT-Scan or CT. The health insurance finally told me it's covered, and that if it's for diagnostic reasons, it doesn't count toward TMJ because it could be something else too. I also found out (after 2 months of calls) that in the state of Illinois there is a mandate for insurers to cover at least $2500 per lifetime for TMJ, which UHC (my current insurer) does cover. They also list TMJ in the exclusions, which is why I thought it wasn't covered, but it turns out that there's that mandate, and that although exclusions trump benefits, state mandates trump exclusions.
So, with that info under our belts, where do we find out about state mandates? Whoops. I'm a librarian. I guess that would be me to answer that question. ;) Later. For now, feel free to share this info.
And THANK YOU, natureschild, for posting the names Aquilizer and Dental Depot. It looks like I could have saved about 20% if I'd bought my mouth guard through them. And they have lots of other hard-to-find things at good prices too.
If I space out coming back here for more than a couple of weeks, pm me if you want to know what I've since uncovered, discovered, and endured. :jester:
My TMJ is not severe...
Thanks!Well, mine is so severe that it's scary. So I'm going to order one now. I'll let you know how it goes.
I tried "The Doctor's Night Guard," and though it relieves some of the pain, it makes me have an "open bite" if I use it for more than a few nights.
I had read a lot about "open bite" on these boards, and Now I know what that is. Also scary. The back molars meet, but the front teeth are still apart.
I'm going to get a CAT-Scan or CT. The health insurance finally told me it's covered, and that if it's for diagnostic reasons, it doesn't count toward TMJ because it could be something else too. I also found out (after 2 months of calls) that in the state of Illinois there is a mandate for insurers to cover at least $2500 per lifetime for TMJ, which UHC (my current insurer) does cover. They also list TMJ in the exclusions, which is why I thought it wasn't covered, but it turns out that there's that mandate, and that although exclusions trump benefits, state mandates trump exclusions.
So, with that info under our belts, where do we find out about state mandates? Whoops. I'm a librarian. I guess that would be me to answer that question. ;) Later. For now, feel free to share this info.
And THANK YOU, natureschild, for posting the names Aquilizer and Dental Depot. It looks like I could have saved about 20% if I'd bought my mouth guard through them. And they have lots of other hard-to-find things at good prices too.
If I space out coming back here for more than a couple of weeks, pm me if you want to know what I've since uncovered, discovered, and endured. :jester:
seriousperson
04-24-2005, 06:08 PM
Dental Depot is a good, reliable, inexpensive way to purchase dental products.
The Aqulizer, however, is cheaply made, and, for me, was not comfortable enough to wear.
The Aqulizer, however, is cheaply made, and, for me, was not comfortable enough to wear.
peezee7
10-30-2008, 11:55 AM
I have been using the Aquilizer for 2 years. I LOVE it. The first time I used one it felt comfortable and the next morning my jaw was relaxed. I stopped getting that tight feeling I used to get in my neck and shoulders from clenching. I have not found anything better.