You likely need a TMJ Orthotic, not a nightguard @theTMJdoc
You likely need a TMJ Orthotic, not a nightguard  @theTMJdoc
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
This may LOOK like a nightguard, but it’s actually a TMJ Orthotic. 👀

A nightguard helps protect your teeth from the forces of grinding and clenching.

A TMJ orthotic has a unique prescription built into it to guide the jaw to a very specific position/alignment. If it's made correctly, it will put the muscles in their neutral, relaxed position AND decompress the jaw joints. This will help with TMJ/TMD symptoms like jaw pain, clicking, popping, neck pain, headaches, and more.

Think of it this way:
Nightguard = reading glasses
TMJ Orthotic = prescription glasses

They may look similar, but the prescription built into the TMJ Orthotic is what makes them drastically different!💥

What TMJ/TMD questions do you have? Drop them below ⬇️
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You likely need a TMJ Orthotic, not a nightguard

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