If your dentist has diagnosed you with TMJ syndrome, you may need to wear a dental splint. The TMJ treatment price in the Philippines starts from Php 17,000 to Php 25,000 using a dental appliance.
Total Cost
On the other hand, the total cost of ongoing treatment may reach up to Php 50,000 or more which will also involve exercises and therapy, other dental services and professional fees.
Additional Steps
I had a dental evaluation before due to 10 years of TMJ symptoms. Initially, visual inspection was enough but the dentist had to make sure the problem is due to alignment. A panoramic x-ray was requested which confirmed the problem.
Dental Clinics
In most major hospitals, treatment is available through their orthodontics department. However, even clinics with specialized service can accommodate you.
You may benefit from a cheaper rate from public dental clinics but based on our research, we haven’t found a government hospital with the service. You have better luck visiting an orthodontic clinic.
I have been to four different clinics and all of them advised me to have the splint to properly align my jaw. A missing tooth due to extraction a decade ago forced my entire jaw to be misaligned.
Installment Option
Some dental clinics may offer installment payment options similar to having dental braces. The therapy usually takes more than 6 months. and you may ask about the payment terms from your dentist. For every visit, the rate may start from Php 3,000 to Php 5,000.
In some cases, dentists may offer the installation of dental braces when the syndrome improves. This is true for those with misaligned teeth and jaw line so that the new position of the jaw will be maintained.
Usually, health cards will not cover services that involve dental procedures. However, some of them may include yearly oral prophylaxis depending on your HMO plan.
Reference: HopkinsMedicine
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