jarjarbinks
11-19-2005, 07:48 PM
hi,
i'm a new splint wearer, and i was wondering how long it takes to get used to wearing a splint? i was fitted w/ a lower splint on tuesday; it's saturday now, and it is still uncomfortable (and it seems to have changed by bite -- my jaw comes down more forward now). i am fine sleeping w/ it, but during daytime hours, i feel like taking it out every five minutes. back in the day, i used to wear a retainer, and i never got used to that, so maybe it's just me. that said, what's the typical break-in period for a splint? thanks!
i'm a new splint wearer, and i was wondering how long it takes to get used to wearing a splint? i was fitted w/ a lower splint on tuesday; it's saturday now, and it is still uncomfortable (and it seems to have changed by bite -- my jaw comes down more forward now). i am fine sleeping w/ it, but during daytime hours, i feel like taking it out every five minutes. back in the day, i used to wear a retainer, and i never got used to that, so maybe it's just me. that said, what's the typical break-in period for a splint? thanks!
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bonib
11-19-2005, 09:49 PM
Hi JarJar,
Sorry you are having so much trouble with you new splint. Have you told your Dentist how much trouble you are having with it? I am on my second splint, I had a lot of trouble with my first one and never did get used to it. I actually broke the darn thing continually messing with it.(twice) I know exactly what you mean when you say you take it out every 5 minutes. I thought I was just never going to be able to wear one.
I went without splint for one month pain was unbearable went to new Dentist. This splint is working for me a hundred times better. My Pain level is better and he listens to me with my concerns regarding bite. He made it clear to me that if I have any discomfort or trouble adjusting to discuss this with him. I have done this. I am now into my second week with new splint and I only take it out to clean. I'm even getting pretty good at eating with it on. I never ever thought I would be able to do that.
My first experience was bad because my Dr. didn't explain what to expect and I didn't ask enough questions. So Just be sure and let Dr. know what is going on and see if he/she can do anything to help you adjust. Take care and I hope things get better for you soon. Bonnie
Sorry you are having so much trouble with you new splint. Have you told your Dentist how much trouble you are having with it? I am on my second splint, I had a lot of trouble with my first one and never did get used to it. I actually broke the darn thing continually messing with it.(twice) I know exactly what you mean when you say you take it out every 5 minutes. I thought I was just never going to be able to wear one.
I went without splint for one month pain was unbearable went to new Dentist. This splint is working for me a hundred times better. My Pain level is better and he listens to me with my concerns regarding bite. He made it clear to me that if I have any discomfort or trouble adjusting to discuss this with him. I have done this. I am now into my second week with new splint and I only take it out to clean. I'm even getting pretty good at eating with it on. I never ever thought I would be able to do that.
My first experience was bad because my Dr. didn't explain what to expect and I didn't ask enough questions. So Just be sure and let Dr. know what is going on and see if he/she can do anything to help you adjust. Take care and I hope things get better for you soon. Bonnie
sunflower22
11-20-2005, 08:19 PM
Hi JarJar,
Sorry you are having so much trouble with you new splint. Have you told your Dentist how much trouble you are having with it? I am on my second splint, I had a lot of trouble with my first one and never did get used to it. I actually broke the darn thing continually messing with it.(twice) I know exactly what you mean when you say you take it out every 5 minutes. I thought I was just never going to be able to wear one.
I went without splint for one month pain was unbearable went to new Dentist. This splint is working for me a hundred times better. My Pain level is better and he listens to me with my concerns regarding bite. He made it clear to me that if I have any discomfort or trouble adjusting to discuss this with him. I have done this. I am now into my second week with new splint and I only take it out to clean. I'm even getting pretty good at eating with it on. I never ever thought I would be able to do that.
My first experience was bad because my Dr. didn't explain what to expect and I didn't ask enough questions. So Just be sure and let Dr. know what is going on and see if he/she can do anything to help you adjust. Take care and I hope things get better for you soon. Bonnie
You can take your splint out to eat that's what I do but when I am done it goes back in.
Sorry you are having so much trouble with you new splint. Have you told your Dentist how much trouble you are having with it? I am on my second splint, I had a lot of trouble with my first one and never did get used to it. I actually broke the darn thing continually messing with it.(twice) I know exactly what you mean when you say you take it out every 5 minutes. I thought I was just never going to be able to wear one.
I went without splint for one month pain was unbearable went to new Dentist. This splint is working for me a hundred times better. My Pain level is better and he listens to me with my concerns regarding bite. He made it clear to me that if I have any discomfort or trouble adjusting to discuss this with him. I have done this. I am now into my second week with new splint and I only take it out to clean. I'm even getting pretty good at eating with it on. I never ever thought I would be able to do that.
My first experience was bad because my Dr. didn't explain what to expect and I didn't ask enough questions. So Just be sure and let Dr. know what is going on and see if he/she can do anything to help you adjust. Take care and I hope things get better for you soon. Bonnie
You can take your splint out to eat that's what I do but when I am done it goes back in.
sunflower22
11-20-2005, 08:22 PM
hi,
i'm a new splint wearer, and i was wondering how long it takes to get used to wearing a splint? i was fitted w/ a lower splint on tuesday; it's saturday now, and it is still uncomfortable (and it seems to have changed by bite -- my jaw comes down more forward now). i am fine sleeping w/ it, but during daytime hours, i feel like taking it out every five minutes. back in the day, i used to wear a retainer, and i never got used to that, so maybe it's just me. that said, what's the typical break-in period for a splint? thanks!
For me it took no time at all for me to get use to my splint I think I was use to it like by the end of the week. I never even kept taking my out. I have an upper splint so a lower might be different. The uppers are better for talking.
i'm a new splint wearer, and i was wondering how long it takes to get used to wearing a splint? i was fitted w/ a lower splint on tuesday; it's saturday now, and it is still uncomfortable (and it seems to have changed by bite -- my jaw comes down more forward now). i am fine sleeping w/ it, but during daytime hours, i feel like taking it out every five minutes. back in the day, i used to wear a retainer, and i never got used to that, so maybe it's just me. that said, what's the typical break-in period for a splint? thanks!
For me it took no time at all for me to get use to my splint I think I was use to it like by the end of the week. I never even kept taking my out. I have an upper splint so a lower might be different. The uppers are better for talking.
bonib
11-20-2005, 09:32 PM
Thanks Sunflower for the information. My dentist told me to wear when I eat. He also told me to be very careful when I brush my teeth not close my mouth. Which makes is really hard to swallow. I will ask him again about eating. Because it is not a easy to do. Thanks again and take care. Bonnie
TiffanyAnn
11-21-2005, 07:58 PM
hi,
i'm a new splint wearer, and i was wondering how long it takes to get used to wearing a splint? i was fitted w/ a lower splint on tuesday; it's saturday now, and it is still uncomfortable (and it seems to have changed by bite -- my jaw comes down more forward now). i am fine sleeping w/ it, but during daytime hours, i feel like taking it out every five minutes. back in the day, i used to wear a retainer, and i never got used to that, so maybe it's just me. that said, what's the typical break-in period for a splint? thanks!
Hi:
It took me about a week to get used to my splint. I have over time used an upper one and a lower one. I am presently in an upper splint but getting ready to move back into a lower one. I find the lower splint much easier to get used to and to tolerate. It's also much easier to speak with it in. A word of advice, even though you want to take the splint out every 5 minutes do NOT do it because if you do you won't ever get used to it. You just have to make up your mind that this is something you have to do and make up your mind to get used to it. If you give in and take it out, much like your retainer, you will never get used to it. Try not to fight it.
Tiffany
i'm a new splint wearer, and i was wondering how long it takes to get used to wearing a splint? i was fitted w/ a lower splint on tuesday; it's saturday now, and it is still uncomfortable (and it seems to have changed by bite -- my jaw comes down more forward now). i am fine sleeping w/ it, but during daytime hours, i feel like taking it out every five minutes. back in the day, i used to wear a retainer, and i never got used to that, so maybe it's just me. that said, what's the typical break-in period for a splint? thanks!
Hi:
It took me about a week to get used to my splint. I have over time used an upper one and a lower one. I am presently in an upper splint but getting ready to move back into a lower one. I find the lower splint much easier to get used to and to tolerate. It's also much easier to speak with it in. A word of advice, even though you want to take the splint out every 5 minutes do NOT do it because if you do you won't ever get used to it. You just have to make up your mind that this is something you have to do and make up your mind to get used to it. If you give in and take it out, much like your retainer, you will never get used to it. Try not to fight it.
Tiffany
sunflower22
11-21-2005, 08:48 PM
Thanks Sunflower for the information. My dentist told me to wear when I eat. He also told me to be very careful when I brush my teeth not close my mouth. Which makes is really hard to swallow. I will ask him again about eating. Because it is not a easy to do. Thanks again and take care. Bonnie
Bonib,
Your are welcome for the information.
Bonib,
Your are welcome for the information.
Katie G
11-25-2005, 08:15 PM
Hello all. I was a 24/7 upper splint wearer from Sept. '03 to Dec. '04, and actually really felt good when I wore it. Not at first - I'm a speech therapist and found it extremely difficult to talk and my mouth kept filling up with saliva and I had to swallow all the time. But I stuck with it, and within 2 weeks, I could talk normal again, and it felt just right in my mouth. I went through 4 separate splints as part of my TMD treatment, and as my alignment changed.
I'm now into my first year of braces - ugg! There are many days I'd like to got back to wearing the splint! Anyway, hang in there and keep trying to wear it as much as possible because the longer you can wear it consistently, the sooner you'll get used to it. If it doesn't feel natural within 2 weeks, be sure to go back to your specialist and see if it needs adjustment. It should alleviate your TMD pain, and allow your jaws to realign the way they should be, if it's fitted properly.
Good luck to you,
Katie G
I'm now into my first year of braces - ugg! There are many days I'd like to got back to wearing the splint! Anyway, hang in there and keep trying to wear it as much as possible because the longer you can wear it consistently, the sooner you'll get used to it. If it doesn't feel natural within 2 weeks, be sure to go back to your specialist and see if it needs adjustment. It should alleviate your TMD pain, and allow your jaws to realign the way they should be, if it's fitted properly.
Good luck to you,
Katie G
sunflower22
11-25-2005, 10:13 PM
For my TMJ I will never do braces I will just wear my splint.