TMJ Treatment Questions

Best guard for not being able to open mouth all the way? 
G'day

I have TMJ and have not yet seen a dentist about it due to all the information available. (although I am planning to go in the near future) - I'...

which one 
I just saw a tmj specialist today my mouth opens only 34%.
I need a splint my ear is hurting when laying down and my neck is sore from this and my mouth ...

best product to treat all problems 
I have worn multiple guards over the years but continue to have jaw pain. I grind my teeth, snore, headaches for years and also have tinnitus. What is ...

Started having weird sensations after starting tmj appliance 
Hi
I am a 27 year old male that was diagnosed with tmj.I started with chiropractor treatment and the chiropractor was so amazed and shocked at how out ...

Availability of products in Asia 
Hello Dr. Spainhower:

My mom has been suffering noticeable TMJD pain for almost a year now. The symptoms are just as your articles have described them:...

How does it fit? 
I don't see anything about how your smartguard is fitted.

Do you mold it? Is it worn on the upper teeth? Is it thin and out of the way of the tongue?...

TMJ and problems during daytime 
Hi, I was wondering if you could advise me on the best way to treat the problem that I'm having. I have had TMJ-like symptoms for decades, but I have ...

Grinding my teeth at night while I sleep 
what type of parasites could be in my gut to make me grind my teeth?

TMJ Pain...Smartguard or Appliance from Dentist 
Hi Dr.Spainhower,

Thanks for the opportunity to ask you a question.

I have had TMJ symptoms in my right side/jaw for years. Typically they are clicking,...

Front bottom teeth clicking intermintently against front top teeth 
Due to stress, I started clinching my teeth resulting in pain and burning mouth. My jaw was so tense and tight. I started forcing myself to try to relax ...

purchase 
Can you buy a SmartGuard in local stores?

splint recommendation 
Hi, I am wanting to purchase a TMJ splint. At one time, I had a custom splint made that worked very well until dental work made the fit unsatisfactory....

Possible TMJ Issue 
Hi,
I have had tension headaches for a long time, I am now having issues with my ears feeling full or just a pressure/achy feeling in them.

I ...

question about how to treat degenerative tmj arthritis and chronic pain 
I have had tmj for 33 years and recently have been diagnosed with severe arthritis of both tmj joints in my last MRI.I,ve had 3 unsuccessful surgeries ...

doctors night guard 
What material is the doctors night guard made out of. I am trying to avoid acrylic products.

painful! 
So I have been having headaches/migraines since I can remember. When I was about 12 I had some teeth removed. When the doctor was removing them he had ...

Popping jaw 
I have never had jaw problems til 6 wks ago. I became sick with fever and my ears both turned red and swelled. I had red splotches on my face. My left ...

How much weight will i lose after TMJ Surgery? 
I was wondering how much weight I will be loosing after my TMJ Surgery?

Constant facial numbness 
The right side of my face has been completely numb for 6 months . I have been seeing a a dr about my tmj for just over a month. I'm wearing a day time ...

nts-tss 
Have you heard of the nts-tss? It has been out for 7 plus years. Is it superior to other mouth guards. I went to a consultation 7 years ago for this and ...

In need of some TMJ Guidance 
Hi. I have a question for you regarding TMJ. I have been having some strange tooth/jaw pain since I had a traumatic experience this past summer. I was ...

Alteration of Dentek Custom Comfort nightguard 
Hi! You mentioned in your analysis of different nightguards that Dentek Custom Comfort nightguard is worse than an older (?) model for TMJ sufferers unless ...

Mouth Guards 
Why are all the mouth guards for the upper teeth?

Most other ones that I have seen are for for the lower teeth.

Thank you

TMJ Headache  
I have had this headache for a month. I just purchased a mouthguard today, any idea as to when I will feel 100% again. My jaw has been clicking for 10 ...

delivery to the UK (England) 
Hi im thinking about buying a smartguard but i dont want to press buy on paypal until i know that you deliver to the U.K. At the moment im using the TMJ ...

RCM Double Arch vs. Smart Guard 
In your review of the Double Arch Guard you said that it moved the lower jaw forward and that this was good but it would leave one temporarly unable to ...

Can a TMJ problem cause tingling/crushing feelin in cheek? 
I have a tingling/crushing sensation on my left cheek about one inch below the center of my lower eyelid. It tingles every few minutes and lasts about ...

TMJ and Night Grinding 
I got TMJ about 2 years ago while playing football. I then started grinding my teeth. I have a night guard but my teeth tend to move (grind) laterly (like ...

Atlanta Area TMJ Dentist Recommendation 
Do you have a recommendation for an Atlanta Georgia area TMJ Dentist? Experiencing chronic lock jaw.

Can tmj kill someone? 
Can Tmj kill someone if they wait to long to fix it?

Can TMJ Ever Be Cured? 
Hi, I Have TMJ! I Have Had It For A Year. My Dentist Fitted Me With A Night Guard. I Have Tried To Wear It At Night, I Gag On It & So Bunglesome. I Can'...

Payment 
I've tried three credit cards that are all good but you system will not allow me to purchase you products. Also you have no contact information on your ...

TMJ 
Hi, I would like to know what kinds of treatment there are for TMJ? I would also like to know if there is an organisation that I could maybe join? Where ...

Maryland TMJ Doc? 
Hi,

I noticed you were recommending different TMJ dentists in various regions of the country. Do you have one you can recommend in the Maryland(Baltimore)...

dental work 
Hi - I have a couple of auto-immune disorders and now my mouth only opens far enough to squeeze my thumb in.
I have to go to the dentist because my filling ...

TMJ cheekbone 
I was wondering if TMJ can cause the cheekbone to move and cause facial disproportion ?

ear fullness due to TMJ 
I was waking up with horrible jaw pain and headaches and after talking to my dentist I found out that I was clenching my teeth at night. I had no idea ...

cost of a made to measure tmj appliance 
I have an appointment with my DDS on April 6,2010. I will ask him to measure me for a custom mouth guard. What is the approximate cost of a custom made ...

TMJ pain 
Ihave been having pain in and around my ears for about 3 months now. I have been diagnosed with ear infections, sinus infection, allergies, migraines....

tmj dental recomended mouthguard 
I was wondering if you ever heard of pure power mouth guard? My 16 year old daughter suffers from tmj just had arthrosentisis on right side of face to ...

Possible future lock jaw 
About a year ago my jaw locked, I dont know if it was 'true' lockjaw or not. I was not able to open my jaw more then one finger tip width for about a month,...

Super-eruption? 
I had suffered from a clicking and painful TMJ for years. A couple years ago, I began using an Anterior Repositioning Splint at night. With the APS in,...

TMJ and Hearing Loss 
I have read on other sites how TMJ can cause hearing loss which is mostly reversable if treated. Since your site is very detailed and does not contain ...

referral 
I am in Chandler, Arizona. I am looking for a dentist/doctor that deals with new innovations regarding TMD or TMJ. My joints and bite are in bad shape ...

your opinion on the nose breather appliance.... 
Hi,
I am a 22 yr old college student and I have tmj/d and tongue thrust, which has been giving me excruciating pain for awhile now. I have tried a number ...

Jaw Popping 
I've been having this popping sound whenever I open my mouth. I don't have pain. It's becoming very annoying. I went to my dentist who suggested filling ...

TMJ Dr. Virginia 
Do you know a good TMJ Dr. in Lynchburg, Virginia? We are limited by doctors that participate with Delta Dental.

EXTREEM Jaw pain 
On Nov 13 2009 I had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed, i believe it took about 45 min for the surgery. Immediatly after i had numbness in my lip and tongue ...

Weird Symptom? 
I have been diagnosed with TMJ. I was wondering if a weird tinggling sensation on the top and back of my head is a symptom of TMJ. It comes in waves. It ...

best home remedy for lock jaw on my right side? 
What is the best home remedy for lock jaw on my right side???

My dentist told me take 600mg of ibuprofen every 4 hours and massage with warm compress ...

What is the best guard to use to TMJ pain?  
What guard can be used that doesn't exclude TMJ suffers?

Jaw Pain 
About 5 or 6 months ago I was hit in the left ear/jaw area by a patient at work. I was sent to the er and diagnosed with a ruptured ear drum. My head,...

treatment 
Have worn an NTI for approx. 10 years. A year ago this fall, began to have major headaches, very limited jaw opening 22mm. By Feb. 2009, pain had progressed ...

A Testimonial Letter 
I had suffered from TMJ problems for years and spent thousands of dollars with other dentists in an attempt to relieve my pain and discomfort before I ...

TMJ 
I think i have tmj about 3-4 months ago i was eating beef jerky and my jaw popped and for about 1-2 weeks i could not chew almost at all without my jaw ...

mouth guard 
Why is it that Dentek says on the "Warnings" section on the package that it should not be used if a dentist has told you that you have TMJ? Can this product ...

My jaw can't open wide 
so a few days ago my jaw started hurting whenever i opened it wide to yawn or get food in my mouth. before my right side of my jaw would click and the ...

Night guards 
Hello. I would like to know if most night guards are for the upper or lower teeth. I spent a fortune on a mouth guard that I'm supposed to wear at night ...

Locked jaw 
Two months ago I got lock jaw from a root canal procedure done on a back molar. My jaw locked up and closed entirely.I couldn't even fit one finger into ...

lock jaw P.S. 
Lindsay Again...

Forgot to mention, I've tried lots of therapy over the years including a mouth gaurd thing, because of clicking and popping...

lock jaw 
Hi, my name is Lindsay. For over a month now, I havent been able to open my jaw any more than an inch (and thats stretching it... no pun intended) I'm ...

Acrylic Splint 
Hello Mags,

This question and comment page is new and I couldn't reply to your own page, so I started a new page with the same name.

I just happended ...

Welcome! 
Hello everyone, I'd like to welcome you to my site, and I'm here to help you when I can. As of now, this website is new and young and I'll try to answer ...

Wearing splint made hearing worse  Not rated yet
Can wearing a splint make your ears sound more muffled and more sensitive to noises?

In Jan., I had a cold for 2 weeks and developed Eustachian Tube ...

jaw slamming and locking is unbearable, please help  Not rated yet
I’m 47 yrs old and my bottom jaw has been pulling (jerking) so hard to the left that my teeth slam together since I was 22 yrs old. In the last yr it’...

"The Smart Guard"  Not rated yet
My son has been diagnosed with TMJ and can not afford to have a mouth guard custom fit for him. I see you offer a 125% refund on the Smart Guard along ...

ann dalzell - thank you !!!!  Not rated yet
Hi from Ann Dalzell in Australia,
I wanted to let you know that our nightguard arrived yesterday and Aimee used it for the first time last night. Im ...

Trismus or not?  Not rated yet
Hi Dr. Spainhower,

I'm 22 yr. old and I've had tmj since I was 14. Sometimes, I would wake up in the morning with a locked jaw but it would go away ...

TMJ   Not rated yet
Does anyone have a sucess story that has had a full mouth restoration after wearing the TMJ splint.

Overseas postage  Not rated yet
I was looking to buy the SmartGuard.
Do you post overseas?
I live in New Zealand. Is the postage still $5.00?
How long would it take the product to ...

TMJ?  Not rated yet
I have had trouble with my jaw on the right side, mostly it is in the morning, I have trouble opening my mouth and sticking out my tongue. I have had clicking ...

TMJ and Mouth Guard  Not rated yet
My dentist said that I'd been grinding my teeth. He made a mouth guard for me. After a month or so of wearing the night guard, I noticed that I'd wake ...

Clenching at night with a front upper bridge  Not rated yet
I have a hard night guard for my lower teeth and have recently had a upper bridge put in. I wake up with pain in the area above my bridge every morning ...

Can your wisdom teeth be the cause of your TMJ?  Not rated yet
Hello, Im pretty sure that I have tmj because I am experiencing popping sounds on one of my side jaw. I personally think that it may be because of my ...

Locked jaw even with mouth guard.  Not rated yet
I wear a fitted mouth guard from the dentist every night for grinding teeth, so why is it that I am waking up some mornings with my jaw on the left side ...

Jaw locked ups in morning even with mouth guard.  Not rated yet
I wear a fitted mouth guard from the dentist every night for grinding teeth, so why is it that I am waking up some mornings with my jaw on the left side ...

shipping  Not rated yet
How long does it take to ship your products?

dentist in kailua-kona,hawaii  Not rated yet
where can i find a tmj doc aroud here?

Can an ortho help TMJ?  Not rated yet
About nine months ago, I had right side jaw pain and soreness that made it difficult to eat. My bite felt off. The pain eventually went away after a week ...

Sneezing and TMJ  Not rated yet
Last week, I sneezed several times and immediately after could not bring my left side molars together and developed a sharp pain in my ear. Is it possible ...

TMJ  Not rated yet
Thanks Dr.Spainhower for the information. This really helps. I will get back with you soon.

Private: The new unnamed Night Guard  Not rated yet
Dear Doctor Spainhower,
I'm so pleased to see your site here--I've had TMJ disorder for a long time but it has taken a back seat to my hip and back troubles ...

We Have a Winner for the TMJ Night Guard Name contest!  Not rated yet
May 4, 2010

Alright, first of all, I apologize for not writing sooner. The name contest for my Night Guard ended at the end of April, and I have been ...

New TMJ Exercise videos  Not rated yet
I've just completed over 40 videos of TMJ Exercises. These are easy to follow and perform. Thank you for taking the time to watch this video.

Dr. Spainhower
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TMJ Mouth Guard  Not rated yet
Hello everyone, Dr. Spainhower here.

I'm excited and happy to report to you that my TMJ Mouth Guard has passed the last test. Meaning that, I have ...

Replacement for a hard TMJ splint  Not rated yet
Sixteen years ago I was in a car accident that knocked my lower jaw out of place. After a year or so of terrible pain I finally had surgery to have both ...

Update on using your suggestions.  Not rated yet
Dr. Spainhower here. Here is an email from one of the visitors of this website, and her update to me through an email to let me know how she is doing....

our front teeth start decaying  Not rated yet
our upper & lower jaw front six teeth are getting decay, means that it is slowly rubbing the height off of our front six teeth getting short. what should ...

dizziness  Not rated yet
i was diagnosed with tmj/tmd and i wear splint for 2 months now but my dizziness just wouldnt disappear i think it even got worse,should i continue wearing ...

Acrylic Splint  Not rated yet
Are you familiar with a "centric relation splint"?

I have crowded teeth,a bite problem with muscle tightness but no severe joint pain. just discomfort....

Teeth Grinding at Night  Not rated yet
When I go to check on my daughter at night, I notice that she is grinding her teeth. Is this something that I should be concerned about? Do children ...