To everyone in splint therapy - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

kvtip · 07-21-2007, 06:28 PM

Hi all, I just recently started splint therapy and I'd like some input from you guys.

Were you in noticeably more pain when it first started, then began to ease up after time?

I know tooth soreness is a given at first but I'm feeling more widespread pain than usual and I'm in day 3 of treatment. Maybe it's just because I just started and my jaw is being pulled forward with the 24/7 splints and my night time one.

Anyway input is greatly appreciated

ms_west · 07-21-2007, 07:40 PM

Yes, my daughter had increased pain for 7 to 10 days then it began subsiding. You might try using warm compresses on your jaw and see if that helps. It really helped my daughter.

loudawg · 07-21-2007, 10:06 PM

hey kvtkip,
I'm into my sixth week w/ the splint. When I first started I didn't have worse pain but different pains in addition to the normal ones. I had more sore muscles / aches in the jaw and upper back. I didn't really feel much of a difference w/ the splint until this past week - and while I'm optimistic for the treatment, my progress has been slow and up and down. Patience seems to be the key word w/ the splint.
-David

kvtip · 07-25-2007, 12:38 AM

Thanks for the replies, I've had alot of noticeable pain, possibly soreness but its def increased pain. Only 6 days into treatment so I'm gonna keep on with it, anyone else have similar experiences?

rosarymaker · 07-25-2007, 08:21 AM

Hi, I have been in my new treatment with an orthotic for 3 months now and the pain has been horrible. Open bite so he will have alot to work with. Bad pain, and can't drive a good bit of the time. However he said I would be with him for a good while and when I get out of pain, maybe braces. No doctor in 18 years has said "when" I get out of pain. So even though my pain level has increased, the word -when- left me with such hope, I left his office happy. Good luck and keep us posted.