12 Questions To Ask Your TMJ Specialist About Splint Therapy

The partial list of dentistry and medical practitioners who deal with TMJ issues includes:

General practice Physicians

Chiropractors

Physical therapists

Biofeedback therapists

Acupuncturists

Orthodontists

Dentists

Oral surgeons

Neurologists

and more

These specialists can have very different approaches to treating TMJ dysfunction which can cause patients to becomes confused about which recommended therapy is right for them.


The funny thing is that in Dentistry TMJ Therapy is not a recognized specialty area.
Also, there is little in the way of a standard of care when it comes to TMJ and dentistry.


Anyone with minimal symptoms such as a slight clicking and popping of the joint should not have splint therapy.
Any treatment needs to be based on sound orthopedic principles as well as sound dental principles.


12 Questions to Ask Your TMJ Specialist about Splint Therapy



What type of splint do you recommend for my particular condition and why?
Will this splint reduce my pain,reposition my bite or both?
What other options are there?
What happens if pain increases while wearing the splint?
What happens if over time my teeth no longer touch?
Is there any evidence you can provide as proof that this splint will help me?
When do I have to wear the splint, in the daytime or nighttime or both?
How long will I have to wear the splint before there is a significant improvement?
If this splint does not work what will be next?
If follow-up treatments are required, how many will there be and what will be the cost of those visits?
Is my insurance going to cover the cost of the splint and the follow-up treatments?
Will I be required to sign a contract with you to begin treatment?


Keep the list of question readily available so you can give them to your TMJ specialist.
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