Do you need a new TMJ splint when getting a filling?

Posted by tisme @tisme, Sep 12, 2025

when u have a filling do u need a new splint?? I have to have the filling, and I am told I may need a new splint. I dread waiting for it because if I don't wear a splint I wake up with migraines from grinding my teeth is there anything I can do?.

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the crap doesnt stop Im being ripped off by the dentist. Paid for two night splints that I wear over my teeth to ease the pressure of grinding my teeth. they didnt and still dont fit. the dentist made me another that did fit , ( she says she made it for free). That one hasnt lasted but a couple of months and has snapped. made me another she charged me 200.00 for it If I refuse she could sue me. I fear going anywhere for another one incase of the same issue. I need a night splint , grinding my teeth causes migraines.

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so many do not understand depression either

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I have they want to make me a new splint nearly $600.00 dont have that kind of money if it doesnt work, the dentist who made the splint that broke said I was taking it out the wrong way, pulling it out on one side ,should take it out from both sides . it is odd that this is the first time I have had this issue in the over 10 years she has made my splints.

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@tisme I agree. Why now?

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I’ve had a few guards made by my dentist and they were soft. Worked great. After they wore out, I’ve had 2 dentist recommend buying one online. You make it yourself. Pretty affordable. I may try it.

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@celia16 I have found the ones I buy in the pharmacy etc dont fit

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It seems as if the dentist who has made several splints none of which fit (the last one has really done damage to my TMJ, has reported me to Facebook for not using my real name online. as a result, I have been blocked from Facebook. (I did that to protect (daughter and myself from my ex and others online as my name is unusual thereby easy to track). but Facebook is uncontactable so I am stuck. bad enough that dentist has done damage to my jaw now this.

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It seems as if the dentist who has made several splints none of which fit (the last one has really done damage to my TMJ, has reported me to Facebook for not using my real name online. as a result, I have been blocked from Facebook. (I did that to protect (daughter and myself from my ex and others online as my name is unusual thereby easy to track). but Facebook is uncontactable so I am stuck. bad enough that dentist has done damage to my jaw now this.

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@tisme
Why would a dentist do this to a patient? Did you post things on Facebook about the dentist and practice? Is this retaliatory?

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no I never mentioned this dentist, , on her website I added my comment after so many years I am shocked and disgusted.

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