Thanks for asking Marlene. I went for my 2 week check up with the new splint yesterday. My Dentist is thrilled. The splint is doing exactly what it is supposed to. I am feeling better than I have in a very long time. Many symtoms are slowly starting to ease up.
I had not asked him a lot of questions about this splint, I was so desperate, anything was worth a try.
I did find out that this is a "posterior muscle repositional splint" and has been used for some time with severely deteriorated joints due to disease.
This lead to the theory that it would work for people with physical damage, from surgeries, etc. And specifically people with no disc. They did know that if it did not help, it would not hurt, due to people with terrible arthritic disease wearing them with no further damage and usually some improvement.
It's the first shred of hope I've had in a long time.
I was under the impression (for about 10 years) that splint therapy would not help me, and I can thank a couple of very prominent surgeons for that.
It has raised some curiosity. I read so many posts and other information regarding "anterior repositioning", I though I might start a topic and ask for information, opinions, and thoughts on these 2 theories. I know what works for one does not work for the other, but I would like to hear other opinions and experiences.
Anyway, this is working for me. They almost had a party at my Dentist office. I've been going there 25 years, they told me I had not come in SMILING in about 20.
I hope everyone will find answers & some relief,
Cymy Sue
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