Dental Nightguard vs. TMJ Orthotic - Priya Mistry, DDS (the TMJ doc) #tmjorthotic #nightguard #tmj

Hello friends! This video is all about the difference between a typical dental nightguard and a TMJ splint or orthotic. A dental nightguard will serve well to protect the teeth from the (enormous) forces of clenching and grinding, but does not typically treat or help the muscles, joints, or ligaments. A TMJ splint or orthotic protects the teeth AND treats the muscles, joints, and ligaments.

If you suffer from headaches, ear pain, neck pain, stuffy ears, vertigo, jaw pain, jaw joint noises (clicking, popping, crackling), or episodes of the jaw locking, then a TMJ orthotic is the way to go as this - along with myofascial release and jaw manipulation - is what gets our patients relief! If you ONLY clench and/or brux or grind your teeth without any of the symptoms listed above, then a dental nightguard will likely serve you well.

NOTE: There ARE instances when a typical dental nightguard can cause more harm than good in patients that already have TMJ problems (like those listed above). Please be careful and do your research before investing in an appliance!

Please feel free to reach out in the comments section with any questions!
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This channel is all about TMJ disorders - what they are, how they manifest, what to do about them and how they relate to other issues that may be going unnoticed in the body such as tongue tie, sleep apnea, ADHD, and more! I will also be posting about being a dentist and a working mommy to two wonderful children. Thank you and I hope you enjoy my videos!

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