Schmidt, 52, of Poway, California, said she was diagnosed with TMJ disorder in 2000 due to headaches, and an orthodontist immediately recommended her for a splint, braces, and surgery. After ...

TMD is a broad term that includes more than 30 ... If you grind or clench your teeth a lot when you sleep, an occlusal splint, or a mouth guard, might help. Made out of a material like plastic ...

Aligning the Jaw and Relieving Pressure on the TMJ A misaligned jaw can put undue stress on the TMJ, leading to inflammation and pain. Custom splints or bite guards are designed to reposition the jaw ...

Many times patients are grinding their teeth at night (bruxism) which compresses the TMJ and facilitates spasm and disc damage as the joint is ground together. A night splint can help remedy some ...

Additionally, referring for a TMJ night splint (many dentists are specialist in creating a night splint which will relieve pressure on the jaw and articular surfaces as well as the pressure in the ...