OCCLUSAL SPLINTS TO TREAT TMJ/TMD

Occlusal splints are fast becoming one of the most popular treatments for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ/TMD).

Sometimes referred to as night guards, occlusal splints are custom-fit mouthguards that can cover one or both rows of your teeth. They have traditionally been used to prevent nighttime teeth grinding.

Because occlusal splints allow your jaw to settle into its natural position, which helps relax the tension in the connective area between your jaw and skull, they have also been effective in treating the painful symptoms that accompany TMJ/TMD. In addition to easing discomfort, occlusal splints can also help restore your jaw’s proper alignment.

Although occlusal splints are effective for many patients with TMJ/TMD, they are not the best treatment option for everyone. A consultation with Barrie, Ontario, dentist Dr. Adam Chapnick will assess your individual factors and determine if occlusal splints are the right choice for you.

If Dr. Chapnick does not believe that occlusal splints will be successful in relieving your TMJ/TMD symptoms, he may recommend another form of treatment.

If you live in the Barrie or North York, Ontario, areas and would like to learn more about your TMJ/TMD treatment options, please contact the Chapnick Dental Office to schedule your consultation with Dr. Adam Chapnick.