Anyone had issues with a tmj splint? How long do they last?

Posted by tisme @tisme, Jan 4 12:56am

Had a new splint made and the taste is awful, can't wear it, afraid of other health issues from the plastic (never had this problem before).

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linda1976 | @linda1976 | Jan 4 11:16am

I also have a tmj splint. I have had it for 3 months and wear it nightly. No, you should not have an awful taste from the plastic. I have a bad taste in my mouth all the time and the splint helps it not to be so bad. Did you soak it with retainer cleaner? If you did and it still tastes strange, I would let the dentist know.

tisme | @tisme | Jan 29 2:01pm

splints are expensive, how long should they last surely longer than 12 months?

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 29 7:49pm

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@tisme - What happened to yours after 12 months?

tisme | @tisme | Jan 29 8:22pm

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havent had this 12 months yet but others in the past were disasters. the one i have now is really good i just wondered how long splints have lasted for others.

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 29 11:46pm

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@tisme My dentist told me 3-4 years is typical. That was my experience- usually the material would get britlle and tiny cracks appeared. Fortunately, I don't need mine anymore since I finished raising teens and retiring from a stressful career.