Expert: Susan Tannenbam - 2/16/2009

Question
Hi Susan, isn't TMJ a terrible bother? I think you are
managing your TMJ great. The only thing that I've found
that sort of works for me is sleeping on my back. I have
tooth pain as well, not many people do do they? Its mostly
headaches? Is it like a sort of pain/pressure that travels
around the upper set of teeth? But anyway, ever heard of
the NTI, if they fit it right, it generally works really
well against TMJ, its FDA approved. http://www.drjimboyd.com/book/Title.htm
I'm gonna get one made.

Answer
Peter,
Yes, TMJ can be bothersome if you have pain but since I'm wearing my nightguard every night, etc., I'm fine.  I don't know how many people have tooth pain, but I did.  I guess everyone is different.

As far as the NTI, my dentist didn't think much of it, but I do hope that it works for you.

Susan