Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> yetanotherBob > wrote:
>
>> The right dentist should be able to analyze your bite and jaw
>> movement for a range of possible problems, and may be able to fit a
>> corrective "appliance" or prescribe preventive measures if he finds
>> any problems.
>>
>> A friend of mine had TMJ and eventually (after going through two
>> dentists who were clueless on the problem) got a soft mouthpiece he
>> was supposed to wear when he went to bed. He said it immediately
>> helped and he started sleeping much better than before. I believe
>> he eventually was able to stop wearing it.
>>
>> Bob
>
> That makes 2. ;-)
>
> And it'd solve the problem with the tongue biting.
> I'm just wondering if I could sleep with a device in my mouth.
> That's the only thing that has stopped me from trying it.

Having worn a retainer for a number of years, yeah, you could sleep with it
in your mouth. After a few nights you wouldn't even notice it. It's fitted
using a mold taken of your upper and lower jaw. I'd sure recommend that
rather than what you describe especially since, as you say, you have
insurance. However, not all insurance covers treatment or devices for TMJ
so you need to read your policy information or call your insurance carrier
first.

Jill