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re: Nighttime mouth-guards for tmj
Posted on 12/20/17 at 3:52 pm to BeauxNArreaux
Posted on 12/20/17 at 3:52 pm to BeauxNArreaux
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Theres a difference between a nighttime mouthguard and a splint for TMJ.
If its to treat TMJ, the dentist isn't charging you 1300 for the appliance, its for his time and appointments to properly diagnose the cause and adjust the splint as the muscles relax. Also, if its for TMJ, an ill-fitting splint, or a soft football guard will often make the muscles more hyperactive and increase pain.
If its just a nightguard to protect from grinding, he can make that in office for pretty cheap (couple hundred bucks). Or, in this case, you can get one from the store and see if it works before investing in a custom made one if you choose to do so.
I really dont think the Dr. is trying to screw you over, just seems like he/she didnt do an adequate job explaining things.
This is accurate. You're paying for a service,time, and expertise.
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Posted on 12/20/17 at 3:57 pm to lsufan9193969700
I’m a dentist.
My office charges at most $500. I won’t throw stones at a colleague but I can’t imagine why you would be charged that much.
My office charges at most $500. I won’t throw stones at a colleague but I can’t imagine why you would be charged that much.
This post was edited on 12/20/17 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 12/20/17 at 5:03 pm to lsufan9193969700
Wal-Mart, $18.00. That's what I use and it works perfectly.
Posted on 12/21/17 at 4:48 am to LintLicker
quote:
I’m a dentist.
My office charges at most $500. I won’t throw stones at a colleague but I can’t imagine why you would be charged that much.
Are you in the BR area?
Posted on 12/21/17 at 4:49 am to LintLicker
quote:
I am a dentist.
My office charges at most $500. I won’t throw stones at a colleague but I can’t imagine why you would be charged that much.
Would you be in the BR area?
Posted on 12/21/17 at 6:53 am to MoarKilometers
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My first one was about 300, dog ate it. 2nd one was like 350, and has lasted almost a decade
who knew dog proofing was exactly 50 dollars more....
I broke my jaw in a car accident and it healed back "wrong". Dentist charged 800 for one, but I didn't care since it was covered under the at fault drivers insurance. Never wore it as it made it worse to me. Ended up having some other dental procedures to even back out my bite and haven't had much of an issue in 10 years.
This post was edited on 12/21/17 at 6:57 am
Posted on 12/21/17 at 7:46 am to LintLicker
quote:
My office charges at most $500. I won’t throw stones at a colleague but I can’t imagine why you would be charged that much
This is very reasonable - shouldn’t cost any more than this.
I used to refer my patients with TMJ pain to an orthodontist who did splints. He had a very simple philosophy - in the overwhelming majority of cases, stop the grinding and you stop the TMJ pain. He made very simple splints that just prevented grinding (most people just had to wear them at night), and he got VERY good results. Granted, there will be some cases with significant anatomical issues that will require CR repositioning splints, and some cases that will require surgery. But for most cases it’s not that complicated. And in many cases, an over the counter mouthguard will do the job. I used to tell patients to try one first, and if they still had problems then they could have a custom splint made.
Posted on 12/21/17 at 8:31 am to JoePepitone
Dentist is trying to get me to get one made for my teeth grinding. It will cost $180 after insurance.
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