Temporomandibular disorder or tmj disorder

I have had TMJ now for years. I had headaches, jaw soreness, jaw stiffness and the clicking and popping. I did have a night guard made by an oral surgeon many years ago, and used it for quite a while, but then stopped using it because it was hard to sleep with it in my mouth. I went without it for years. I know that I clench and grind my teeth at night because when I wake up, my jaw is so sore. I finally asked my dentist if she could make me a new one. It feels tight in my mouth (probably because it is new) but I am trying to be faithful and use it every night. It is still hard to sleep with it, but I am determined to continue using it to see if it will help me. I already have little indentations on it from my bottom teeth clenching it (It is for my top teeth). I know that I really need it and hoping for some improvement soon! Mary Ann from MA

@mabfp3 I just had a new splint made (had 2 previously and they never fit and still don't) though prior to that I had no problems with them. Had another made and the joint is painful, first time like this for as long as this. I wonder if it's the splint, my first night wearing it, it felt tight the second night it seemed ok. Dentist said she used a previous mold, I wonder if it's the same one used to make the splints that never fit?? I don't want to spend 600.00 on a new splint only to have issues with it. the previous splint she made barely lasted a few months.

@tisme I agree, because these night guards (splints) are expensive! I have had two or three of them made. I guess it is my own fault that I forget to wear them off and on. Then they get very tight. My dentist just shaved parts of it off and it seemed more comfortable. The kind I have can be put in hot water and then it can be molded when I put it in but I haven’t tried that one yet!

@mabfp3 I just had a new splint made (had 2 previously and they never fit and still don't) though prior to that I had no problems with them. Had another made and the joint is painful, first time like this for as long as this. I wonder if it's the splint, my first night wearing it, it felt tight the second night it seemed ok. Dentist said she used a previous mold, I wonder if it's the same one used to make the splints that never fit?? I don't want to spend 600.00 on a new splint only to have issues with it. the previous splint she made barely lasted a few months.

@prashantnayal123,

You bring up an interesting conundrum here. We have had many members talk about tmj pain, but you mention that you do not have any pain. I would like to invite @pclaire and @cbs61752 back to Connect as they have previously discussed having sinusitis and could share if they have ever had issues with their jaw as a result.

Would you mind talking a bit more about your situation? Could you explain what sinusitis is a bit more? Have you discussed this symptom with a medical professional?

@tisme
You should go back to your dentist. They can reshape in the office it to fit better.