Hi Ken I am very interested in your research and am looking to buy the Reviv and join the community.
I don’t have TMJ issues though have felt like the last 10 years my head is caving into my neck and body, like I feel I need to stretch/lengthen my neck and spine for relief. Thus I have neck pain and never feel fully aligned. I further have fatigue all the time despite exercising including neck and upper back stretching and eating overall a good diet. I do clench my jaw at night and several teeth are worn down. I’ve tried wearing night guards but find them uncomfortable and I worry I won’t do well with the Reviv but will try again!
I do have Ménière’s disease which causes pressure and ringing in the ears with vertigo at times esp when the air pressure changes during stormy weather etc. I wonder if this treatment will improve my symptoms? I believe this may be a big part of my fatigue?
i think for sure wearing a rubber mouthguard will help you. And improve fatigue etc.
What type of 'nightguards' did you wear?
Did you wear a rubber one?
And do not judge effectiveness by how comfortable it is. They are trying to remodel your skull. Typically the more uncomfortale it is.. the more it is working.
You may be one of the few people who will believe this but I recently realized that I walk more uprightly than I have in years (I turned 66 this past Sunday). For some background, I participated in several scholastic athletics in junior and senior high (soccer, wrestling and track). Weight lifting was part of my training and I believe this led to a very correct, upright posture and gait when I was younger. I spent decades as a carpenter and drank a lot of a well known sports drink which, I believe, contributed significantly to serious dental decay due to the citric acid content. As a result, I recently had to have my upper teeth replaced by a prosthesis supported by dental implants (think permanent dentures). My dentist (who BTW won an award in my state for having the most continuing ed hours of ANY dentist in the state and probably knows more than the average bear) suggested that we "open up my bite" with the new teeth. I addition to changing the spacing they also don't occlude the same as my original equipment. This seems to be exactly what you are saying and it seems that is the explanation for the change/restoration of my posture. Whatdayathink?
I normally wear retainers to bed since having done an invisalign treatment about 5 years ago. Would the Revive work better than my retainers in keeping my teeth from collapsing and giving me better health outcomes? I had never had orthodonics due to mostly straight teeth as a child but in my fifties noticed some collapsing/crowding of teeth (I guess your balloon theory here); and did a 9 month stint of invisalign. Am i understanding correctly that Revive would be a better dental appliance than a made to fit retainer?
Thank you for your quick reply. I understand the importance of stretching the jaw and having a wide arch. I investigated a Myobrace some years ago, but couldn't order without a dentist prescription. I will be trying your Revive as it makes good sense to me. Thanks again!
I just came across your substack and am very interested as my son has eustachian tube dysfunction which we believe is related to his TMJ, per numerous scientific papers. His family doctor, dentist and ear surgeon all dismissed the possibility of correlation when he brought it up to each of them.
Do you know of ear issues resolving when TMJ is corrected?
yes ear issues, esp eusstachian tube dysfunction is often related to tmj.
id try him wearing a rubber mouthguard for awhile or just add flat composite height to back teeth (in US they call it Planas tracks) and i bet it goes away.
My son found that a splint he had made by a biodentist gave him considerable relief from nagging ocd. The splint has since become unusable and for several years now he hasn't worn it and the ocd has become worse.
Hi! I just came across your articles this morning and I’m ready to try reviv. I just tried ordering and it’s not working. After it says payment processing it goes back to the check out screen with no order confirmation.
Hi Ken I am very interested in your research and am looking to buy the Reviv and join the community.
I don’t have TMJ issues though have felt like the last 10 years my head is caving into my neck and body, like I feel I need to stretch/lengthen my neck and spine for relief. Thus I have neck pain and never feel fully aligned. I further have fatigue all the time despite exercising including neck and upper back stretching and eating overall a good diet. I do clench my jaw at night and several teeth are worn down. I’ve tried wearing night guards but find them uncomfortable and I worry I won’t do well with the Reviv but will try again!
I do have Ménière’s disease which causes pressure and ringing in the ears with vertigo at times esp when the air pressure changes during stormy weather etc. I wonder if this treatment will improve my symptoms? I believe this may be a big part of my fatigue?
i think for sure wearing a rubber mouthguard will help you. And improve fatigue etc.
What type of 'nightguards' did you wear?
Did you wear a rubber one?
And do not judge effectiveness by how comfortable it is. They are trying to remodel your skull. Typically the more uncomfortale it is.. the more it is working.
You may be one of the few people who will believe this but I recently realized that I walk more uprightly than I have in years (I turned 66 this past Sunday). For some background, I participated in several scholastic athletics in junior and senior high (soccer, wrestling and track). Weight lifting was part of my training and I believe this led to a very correct, upright posture and gait when I was younger. I spent decades as a carpenter and drank a lot of a well known sports drink which, I believe, contributed significantly to serious dental decay due to the citric acid content. As a result, I recently had to have my upper teeth replaced by a prosthesis supported by dental implants (think permanent dentures). My dentist (who BTW won an award in my state for having the most continuing ed hours of ANY dentist in the state and probably knows more than the average bear) suggested that we "open up my bite" with the new teeth. I addition to changing the spacing they also don't occlude the same as my original equipment. This seems to be exactly what you are saying and it seems that is the explanation for the change/restoration of my posture. Whatdayathink?
yes without a doubt.. these new teeth are using these biomechanics.
If the teeth are taller and if they don’t really lock a single occlusion than you should continue to improve and get healthier.
I normally wear retainers to bed since having done an invisalign treatment about 5 years ago. Would the Revive work better than my retainers in keeping my teeth from collapsing and giving me better health outcomes? I had never had orthodonics due to mostly straight teeth as a child but in my fifties noticed some collapsing/crowding of teeth (I guess your balloon theory here); and did a 9 month stint of invisalign. Am i understanding correctly that Revive would be a better dental appliance than a made to fit retainer?
I don't want to say 'better' and I want to preface everything by saying that I am not a dentist.
I can tell you my opinion on how Reviv works vs. my understanding of a retainer.
A Reviv will stretch the soft tissue of the jaw and skull and the arches should begin to expand. The teeth will move as that expansion occurs.
And i view that as a good thing. As you will typically have other health things improve as well.
A retainer restricts this expansion from occurring by locking a specific occlusion.
That is what i can say
Thank you for your quick reply. I understand the importance of stretching the jaw and having a wide arch. I investigated a Myobrace some years ago, but couldn't order without a dentist prescription. I will be trying your Revive as it makes good sense to me. Thanks again!
sure! look forward to working with you
Doesn’t the first option, dental splint fitted to teeth lock the position?
oh i just updated it a bit to clarify that it absolutely needs to be a 'flat plane' splint. And not lock a bite position
Does Invisalign qualify?
How can I order the Reviv guard?
www.getreviv.com
i sell the guard + 1yr of community & support (direct message to me anytime) for $100.
90 day guarantee... if you don't feel like you're improving within 90 days i give your money back.
Do you ship to Taiwan?
Yes
I haven’t had my wisdom teeth removed, I’m hoping to remove them some time in the future. Would Reviv still work on my jaw?
Yes it’s ok to have wisdoms removed. But generally better not to as the appliance will make room for them to come in later
Okay, I’m not planning to remove them until a couple years from now
I just came across your substack and am very interested as my son has eustachian tube dysfunction which we believe is related to his TMJ, per numerous scientific papers. His family doctor, dentist and ear surgeon all dismissed the possibility of correlation when he brought it up to each of them.
Do you know of ear issues resolving when TMJ is corrected?
yes ear issues, esp eusstachian tube dysfunction is often related to tmj.
id try him wearing a rubber mouthguard for awhile or just add flat composite height to back teeth (in US they call it Planas tracks) and i bet it goes away.
Wonder how this process might affect tinnitus.
tinnitus will improve and eventually go away. In my view.
Can’t wait for my Reviv …
My son found that a splint he had made by a biodentist gave him considerable relief from nagging ocd. The splint has since become unusable and for several years now he hasn't worn it and the ocd has become worse.
have him wear a simple rubber mouthguard or have a dentist put flat composite on his teeth
Hi! I just came across your articles this morning and I’m ready to try reviv. I just tried ordering and it’s not working. After it says payment processing it goes back to the check out screen with no order confirmation.
Hi I just messaged on Facebook