Simon Coghlan MSc, BSc Physio, DipMedAc

If you wake with a tight jaw, sore teeth, temple pain or a feeling that your bite has worked hard all night, it’s normal to wonder whether a splint will fix the problem.

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At DentalPhysio in Buderim, we often see people whose jaw, neck and breathing patterns are closely linked. Before starting a mandibular advancement splint, a physiotherapy assessment may help identify whether the jaw system is already sensitive, stiff or overloaded.