I recently e-mailed a neuromuscular
dentist to find out more about the
orthotics she uses. She told me that she
uses a lower "LVI orthotic." I asked her
if these typically cover ALL of the lower
teeth, not just the back teeth, but she
didn't answer that question. Anyway, I am
wondering, are all "LVI orthotics"
generally the same? And do they usually
cover all of the teeth, or just the back
teeth? I had an orthotic once before that
only covered the back teeth, and went
behind the front teeth...and I hated it.
So I'm wondering what the
LVI/neuromuscular orthotics are typically
like...
Also, after wearing the orthotic, I know
that permanent changes usually must be
made to the teeth, and I am concerned
about the cost. Does anyone have any
experience with this?
Thanks!
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Tmddyan
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Posted: 01-08-08 22:14pm
absolutly i have experience with this. Ive
only been doing it for 4 years. The
orthotic is a clear plastic peice which
covers all the lower teeth. it will
retrain the muscles into their proper
functional position and then orthodontics
are used to keep the bite in this
position. This treatment is expensive
but well worth it as it is more than
likely the last treatment you will need.
Ive done nmd for 4 years but ive been
fighting tmd all my life--i know what im
talking about.
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MaggieMay78
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 8
Posted: 01-08-08 23:31pm
Thanks for the reply, Dyan. I am
relatively new to this forum, so I wasn't
sure who has tried NMD, or any other
treatments. I did hear back from the
dentist again, and her answer was just
like you said...the orthotic covers all of
the lower teeth.
The only concerns I have are (a) The
treatment somehow making me worse...I
think my problems are mainly muscular
right now, with just some slight clicking
in the joints. I've had MRIs done, my
joints are in good shape other than
slightly displaced discs. And (b) My
other concern is being told that I'll need
"total mouth reconstruction" or something
like that, something that involves capping
all my teeth...I do NOT want to go there!
I don't think my bite is that bad...it
just feels a bit off on the left back
teeth...they hit later than the right
side. But overall I have great teeth, and
I don't want them all capped! I've read
horror stories about people being told to
have them all capped for $30,000 after the
NMD splint.
Sorry if I sound like a worrywart, but you
know how it goes with TMJ treatment...you
just never know what you'll hear next! But
I will call this dentist and find out how
much the consultation costs, then set up
an appt. Thanks again!
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catswold
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Joined: 10 Oct 2005 Posts: 404 Location: Flint, Michigan
Posted: 01-08-08 23:35pm
Meg,
I also do recommend NMD if that aleves any
of your concerns.
God bless,
Carol
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Tmddyan
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Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 4346 Location: post falls, id usa
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Posted: 01-09-08 15:31pm
this will not make you worse. you will
only get better. It is expensive but just
talk to the doctor and they are usually
very good about working with you so that
your payments arent too much for you to
handle---prices vary from state to state
and it depends on how agressive your
treatment needs to be. I only spent 3100
