SLEEP & TMJ · DR. MIKE BENNETT
Oral Appliance Therapy in Provo, UT
Oral appliances for TMJ and bite-related symptoms should be designed around your joint, muscles, bite, and goals, then adjusted as your response is tracked.
Who It Suits
TMJ patients whose bite + muscle eval indicates appliance therapy. Often patients who've had a generic nightguard that didn't help (or made things worse).
From Design to Seat
Custom impressions, 3 to 4 weeks to fabrication, fit appointment with bite calibration, follow-up adjustments over 2 to 3 months.
Have questions?
The front desk can answer questions and help you understand your options.
Why Custom
Generic nightguards protect teeth but rarely address the underlying jaw problem. Custom appliances are designed around your specific case. That's why they actually work.
Why choose Advanced Dental Care?
- Custom-fit, lab-made appliances
- An alternative for CPAP-intolerant patients
- Dual board-certified sleep medicine training
- Follow-up fit and comfort checks
- Medical insurance guidance for sleep cases
- Coordination with your sleep physician
FAQ
Appliance therapy questions answered.
What patients ask before starting therapy.
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Is this different from a sleep apnea appliance?
Yes. TMJ appliances are designed for joint protection and muscle relaxation; sleep apnea appliances open the airway. Sometimes a single appliance can do both. Often two appliances are better. We evaluate case by case. -
What does it cost?
Typical TMJ appliance therapy runs $1,800, $3,500. Varies by complexity and number of follow-up adjustments. Full pricing stated upfront, in writing. -
Will insurance cover it?
TMJ care sits between dental and medical. Coverage varies. We verify before treatment and explain what is and isn't covered. -
How long until I feel better?
Most patients feel meaningful relief within 4 to 8 weeks of starting a properly-designed appliance. Full resolution usually takes 3 to 6 months. -
Will it move my teeth?
Minor bite changes can occur. We monitor and adjust at every visit. Most patients consider it a worthwhile tradeoff for resolved TMJ symptoms.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Request Your Evaluation Today
Advanced Dental Care serves Provo, Orem, Springville, and the greater Utah County area. Call today or request a TMJ evaluation, and bring your history and your questions.