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Invisalign and TMJ

asked 3 years ago by cst in Oregon City, Oregon
Latest answer by Mazyar Moshiri DMD, MS
Question viewed 10,793 times
Tags: risk, side effects, TMJ

I am on tray 6 of Invisalign and am having problems with pain in my jaw and headaches. Do other people have this problem? I am wondering if I am having TMJ.

6 answers to Invisalign and TMJ

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Invisalign and TMJ

Align Technology (makers of Invisalign) recommends NOT treating any patient using Invisalign who has symptoms of TMJ. Changing the way a patient bites can indeed increase symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction.  I would be VERY careful allowing any dentist or orthodontist to move your teeth if they can NOT adequately explain the relationship of TMJ to a person's bite. Symptoms of TMJ Dysfunction can include: headaches (including migraines), neck aches, back aches, ear pain, ringing or... more
Brad Lockhart, DDS

Tustin Cosmetic Dentist
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Be careful proceding with your Invisalign if your TMJ symptoms continue...

In general, your body does not like change. Although our bodies, especially our temporalmandibular joints, are quite adaptable, dyfunction and symptoms in these joints is common. The cause of symptoms, however, is extremely multifactorial. Tooth movement can exacerbate an underlying problem and bring about your TMJ symptoms. With all of your patients, regardless of treatment, we warn them that if they start developing TMJ symptoms, that treatment may need to be put on hold, and that they... more
Mazyar Moshiri DMD, MS

Saint Louis Orthodontist
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Not usually the case

Your reaction to Invisalign is not common but this can happen. Generally speaking TMJ symptoms improve with those using Invisalign, but not always. Depending on where the pain is coming from would help determine the cause. There are a number of things happening that could cause the symptoms. Most often when your symptoms occur, and it is only with a few, wearing the Aligners triggers clenching. This is the opposite with most patients. Only testing various scenarios can you come up... more
Gilbert H. Snow, DDS

Encino Orthodontist
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Orthodontics including Invisalign and Braces can precipitate TMJ problems.

TMJ Dysfunction can result from tooth movements if the TMJ's are not in a healthy functioning position to begin with. This is what you are describing . Otherwise the slight movement into tray 6 would not be enough to cause the problem. Your dentist/orthodontist may not have picked this up in the evaluation. Disucss your situation with them to come up with a solution. Invisalign, or braces for that matter should not be used to treat TMJ Dysfunction... more
Kent Lauson, DDS, MS

Denver Orthodontist

www.aotmj.com

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Invisalign and TMJ

There are many causes for TMJ and Orthodontics or Invisalign are not the cause. A person is predisposed due to genetic factors, habits, bite problems,etc. Most of these predispositions become true problems when stress occurs. You may want to seek care from a local Dentist that has advanced training in TMJ issues if your symptoms do not improve as headache and jaw pain are key indicators of TMJ dysfunction. The Invisalign may alleviate the symptoms over time as well.
Cate Vieregger, DDS

Denver Cosmetic Dentist

www.vibrancedentistry.com

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Invisalign does not cause TMJ

There is no correlation between the TMJ dysfunction and Orthodontics in general. Invisalign is just another way to move teeth. There is no incidence of TMJ dysfunction in relation to Invisalign
Bobby Virk, DMD, MSD

Bellevue Orthodontist

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