TMJ is an abbreviation for temporomandibular joints. These joints allow for your mouth to open and close, which gives you the ability to swallow, speak, and chew. TMJ appliances are devices that will correct issues associated with the temporomandibular joints. Similar to a mouth guard, TMJ appliances are designed to decompress the joint which prevents the effects of teeth grinding and teeth clenching from taking place. There is also additional relief for you as it changes the resting length of the muscles when the appliance is used.
You might suffer from a TMJ disorder, and benefit from a TMJ appliance, if you are demonstrating any of the following problems:
- Teeth clenching or grinding.
- Presence of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
- Stress.
- Soft cushion dislocation
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