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by Megsi99
Fri Jan 05, 2018 4:46 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Braces for TMJ, just got orthotic
Replies: 10
Views: 1788

Re: Braces for TMJ, just got orthotic

That’s super helpful, thank you. The person I’m seeing is a neuromuscular dentist and it sounds like he did similar testing with sensors to measure my muscle tension. My neck and temples (headaches are in right temple) were sky high when I bit down. That was validating to see. Once he found the spot...
by Megsi99
Fri Jan 05, 2018 3:20 am
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Braces for TMJ, just got orthotic
Replies: 10
Views: 1788

Re: Braces for TMJ, just got orthotic

I’m glad you’re having such great results! Did the orthotic eventually help with migraines before you transitioned to braces? I had my first adjustment yesterday, he said he doesn’t tell people to expect improvements until he makes the first changes so I’m crossing my fingers and hoping for the best...
by Megsi99
Wed Jan 03, 2018 8:20 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Braces for TMJ, just got orthotic
Replies: 10
Views: 1788

Re: Braces for TMJ, just got orthotic

That’s awesome news, I’m glad you’re feeling so much better! What were your TMJD symptoms?
by Megsi99
Wed Jan 03, 2018 7:51 pm
Forum: Our Braces Stories
Topic: Braces for TMJ, just got orthotic
Replies: 10
Views: 1788

Braces for TMJ, just got orthotic

Hi all! So I’m not in braces yet, but after six months of this orthotic I’ve had for three weeks, that’s the most likely outcome. I’d love to hear from anyone else who’s been down this path because of TMJ. How long did it take for the orthotic to help. I have nasty headaches and neck pain I’m hoping...