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I had TMJ issues my whole life. Jaw started clicking at 8 and 20 years later I developed chronic pain. For the past 3 years I have seen Dr. after Dr. and every

I had TMJ issues my whole life. Jaw started clicking at 8 and 20 years later I developed chronic pain. For the past 3 years I have seen Dr. after Dr. and every doctor dismissed my pain and gave me generic stretching/exercise. I finally found a TMJ expert who create mouth inserts to extend your jaw forward for several months, followed by physical therapy and then a lip tie/tongue tie procedure. The first day I wore my mouth inserts I could literally breathe better.

outime 6y ago
I don’t have this problem but I know of someone who does and would probably like to hear about these inserts. Do they have some specific name?
- DrAwdeOccarim 6y ago
  They are probably referring to Mandibular Advancement Devices. I had the same kind of thing, but more of an acute event precipitated by stressful work, late night partying/drinking, and years of sleep apnea. The device was magic. The morning after the first night wearing it felt like heaven. I _highly_ recommend calling around and finding a "sleep dentist" who will bill the device as a medical device (not a dental device). This is the only way to get American health insurance to pay for it (they are ~$5k). The down-side is you can only use the device for ~10 years before you get permanent forward lower jaw displacement. But those 10 years allowed me to get everything in order and gracefully switch to a nasal pillow CPAP (which is also heaven once you get the settings right). If you live in the Boston area or LA area, I can recommend a fantastic sleep dentist that specializes in these devices. PM me.
- stosto88 6y ago
  The manufacturer for my nighttime inserts or "stilts" is Prosomnus Sleep Technologies. I'm not sure who manufactures the day insert. But the other commenter is correct, I am using a medical credit card and the balance is $13,000.

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I had TMJ issues my whole life. Jaw started clicking at 8 and 20 years later I developed chronic pain. For the past 3 years I have seen Dr. after Dr. and every

by stosto88 6y ago

outime 6y ago
I don’t have this problem but I know of someone who does and would probably like to hear about these inserts. Do they have some specific name?
- DrAwdeOccarim 6y ago
  They are probably referring to Mandibular Advancement Devices. I had the same kind of thing, but more of an acute event precipitated by stressful work, late night partying/drinking, and years of sleep apnea. The device was magic. The morning after the first night wearing it felt like heaven. I _highly_ recommend calling around and finding a "sleep dentist" who will bill the device as a medical device (not a dental device). This is the only way to get American health insurance to pay for it (they are ~$5k). The down-side is you can only use the device for ~10 years before you get permanent forward lower jaw displacement. But those 10 years allowed me to get everything in order and gracefully switch to a nasal pillow CPAP (which is also heaven once you get the settings right). If you live in the Boston area or LA area, I can recommend a fantastic sleep dentist that specializes in these devices. PM me.
- stosto88 6y ago
  The manufacturer for my nighttime inserts or "stilts" is Prosomnus Sleep Technologies. I'm not sure who manufactures the day insert. But the other commenter is correct, I am using a medical credit card and the balance is $13,000.