[Concern] Can joint pain treatment be resolved with splints?

1. It hurts and makes a sound when opening or closing the mouth.

2. My jaw area feels stiff when I wake up in the morning.

3. There is a habit of biting or grinding teeth.

4. Frequently experience headaches or neck pain.

5. The area around the temporomandibular joint in front of the ear is painful.

6. Cannot open my mouth wide enough.

My younger sibling is currently

A dull ache and sound occur when yawning or opening the mouth wide.

Cannot open mouth wide enough

My jaw hurts when it gets cold.

Sometimes teeth grinding while sleeping

It has the typical symptoms.

Currently, my younger sibling requested a consultation at a well-known hospital, but the wait is already two months.

What are your questions here?

It depends on the current condition, which can be determined by taking an X-ray.

Unless there is a fundamental issue with the position of the jawbone

Can a splint, which is a temporomandibular joint correction device, alone improve a mild joint disorder?

- How much should I usually be doing for something like a splint?

Can splints be claimed for reimbursement?