The TMJ Appliance is a premolded intra oral device that fits most adult mouths without custom fitting, moulding or adjusting. Its unique design features combined with lower cost makes TMJ treatment much more affordable.
Bruxing and grinding of teeth is limited by the aerofoil shaped base and double mouthguard effect.
How the TMJ Appliance works
The TMJ Appliance has a thicker section at the back which relieves pressure by gently decompressing the inflamed joints when placed in the mouth.
It also moves the lower jaw into its correct Class 1 position automatically. This has the effect of stretching the tight and painful muscles around the jaws, head and neck area, resulting in an immediate decrease in pain.
Over a period of time, this helps to decrease long term pain. Also habits such as bruxing and grinding of teeth are prevented by the patented aerofoil shaped base and double mouthguard design.
The TMJ Appliance
RELAXES
- jaw and neck muscles
RELIEVES
- pressure on the TMJ
LIMITS
- bruxing and grinding
REDUCES
- chronic neck pain
What to expect
Use The TMJ Appliance for one hour each day and then after a few days, overnight as well.
The TMJ Appliance should reduce symptoms within the first few days but sometimes several weeks of use are necessary before pain relief is experienced. This varies with each person.
You should continue to use The TMJ Appliance for a minimum of 30 to 60 days after which you can determine how much continued use is needed to maintain symptom relief.
Seek further advice on treatment from the health professionals you currently consult, as The
TMJ Appliance enhances many current treatments.
Additional Treatments
If pain is not resolved additional treatment may be necessary to further address the causes. This
includes:
Hard dental splints worn 24 hours a day, custom made by a Dentist to correctly align the bite. It is important that they are constructed to the exact bite and adjusted regularly as structural changes take place.
Massage and toning the muscles, plus exercises to improve posture and align the spine is advisable.
Relaxation exercises can reduce the tension, clenching and grinding that overload the TMJS.
Permanent changes to the bite with orthodontics or crown and bridgework may be required for long term pain relief.
TMJ Disorder should be treated with regular consultation from your Doctor or health care therapist.
Night use - while sleeping
Some people may find this uncomfortable at first, particularly mouth breathers and snorers. The TMJ Appliance should help with both, just persevere.
Many people brux, grind and clench their teeth at night and wake with a headache. The TMJ Appliance limits these problems with night use and can help reduce the occurrence of morning headaches.
