TMJ Orthotic

Note that the TMJ orthotic device is different from the teeth grinding or bruxism appliance. The latter is made to alleviate symptoms of bruxism and is fitted over your upper or lower teeth.

Advantages of a TMJ Orthotic Appliance

• Made with tooth-colored plastic
• Looks natural
• Discreet appliance
• Feels comfortable to wear
• Functions like natural teeth
• Doesn’t affect your speech and chewing abilities

Like any other dental appliance, the TMJ orthotic can also wear over time. Once your jaw muscles relax and your TMJ symptoms have minimized, you may proceed to phase 2 of your treatment option.

The goal this time is to make the balance in your bite more permanent. We can include other restorative dental treatments, such as crown placement, on this phase.

For the second phase, we may recommend wearing a long-term orthotic appliance, which is made of more durable materials to withstand wear and tear. We may also replace missing teeth or recommend getting orthodontic treatments, such as braces.

Depending on the condition of your mouth and jaw, we can also include crowns and veneers in your treatment plan.

Don’t feel overwhelmed as we’ll be taking things one step at a time. We’ll first have to get you out of pain and go from there. We must identify the source of the pain to effectively address the symptoms.