Cyndee wrote:
>A number of years ago, my dentist made one >of those rubber gadgets that you wear over your teeth >at night for TMJ, grinding, tension, etc. Although my >teeth have changed too much for me to use that one >anymore, and I haven't gotten around to budgeting for >a new one (I seem to remember that it cost about >$300), I remember that if I was really tense in the >day, I would put the THING in for 15 min - 30 min, and >would notice MUCH less tongue/throat tension, and even >a little less stress!
I suspect that a perfect fit is not esential to getting most of the benefit from this suggestion. Instead of having a dentist make a device for a lot of money, it might be just as good to buy an athlete's mouthguard. Here's one place to get them: http://www.mouthguard.net/
John Link
http://www.mp3.com/JohnLinkFeldenkrais
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