Splints vs. Night Guards: Which One Do You Need for Jaw Pain?
TMJ splints and night guards serve very different purposes. A night guard protects teeth from grinding damage but does not address muscle or joint dysfunction. A TMJ splint is a calibrated medical appliance designed to reposition the jaw, relax muscles, and unload the joint. At 32 Smiles in Pune, splints are created using digital scans and adjusted over time. Choosing the wrong appliance can worsen jaw pain and delay proper treatment.