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[geoviki]

OMG, I feel like this.

I just got this retainer-splint thingie that covers my bottom teeth because I have TMJ (which is not at all the same as TMI, my dears). And my tongue is going batshitcrazy trying to investigate this New!Invasive!Stranger! in my mouth. I have to wear this damned thing for 3 months, after which I get another one to wear for three more months, and I hatez it already, aaaauuuggghhh!

On the plus side, I made a bunch of new icons. Here's one.

Comments

[ravurian]

What is TMJ?

[mad-martha.livejournal.com]

Temporomandibular joint disorder. Basically it's what happens when you grind your teeth a lot, especially in your sleep - the muscles go into violent and agonising spasms, and it can feel like you've dislocated your jaw. I actually thought that was what had happened, when it first happened to me. It can be quite serious, some people crack their teeth with the pressure.

The treatment involves wearing a splint over your bottom teeth - it's a bit like a gumshield, and initially you have to wear it all the time. There are also exercises you can do to relax the muscles.

[geoviki.livejournal.com]

Yeah, good explanation. Mine's not from teeth grinding, though, but I'm not sure what did cause it. I haven't learned any exercises to relax my jaw - I'm trying to ply myself with nightly alcohol, though, in the spirit of relaxation ;-)