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In Reply to: TMJ posted by Rusty on October 28, 2000 at 10:08:14:
: Recently my dentist told me I had a slight case of TMJ. I never had any pain until I started wearing the nite guard and the pain is getting worse and I'm noticing some swelling in the morning. Also I am an aircrew member and I go through extreme atmospheric changes when I fly and I'm noticing the popping in my jaws gets worse with the pressure change. I'm concerned because this has all started almost overnight. Could the pressure changes accelerate this condition?
Rusty,
I also had increased pain with the splints, after the third tmj surgery I threw the splints in the garbage and refuse another one. I think they cause you to clench more and therefore more pain. The good thing about them are they are an excellent money maker for doctors. Think about how much they charge you for a piece of acrylic, pays for their vacation. Visit www.tmjd.com lots of info and doctors in there that can help you for free, if you are looking for advice.
Take care.
Elaine
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