Occlusal plate therapy is an effective treatment for TMJ disorders and is highly effective in eliminating popping, reducing pain, treating night grinding and most other joint and muscle disorders. There are many kinds of bite plates such as soft pads, anterior extension positioning pads, stabilizing pads, relaxing pads, pivoting pads, etc. Your doctor will choose the right bite plate according to your condition. 1.The bite plate is similar to movable dentures, it may temporarily affect your speech, chewing, and even aesthetics, you can adapt to it for a period of time. 2, the initial wear feel a little tight or temporary joint tension and popping, these are normal, if the bite plate damage to the teeth or gums should come back early to adjust. 3, some patients wear the bite plate after the conscious increase in saliva or dry mouth, these phenomena are usually temporary. 4, when wearing the bite plate should pay attention to oral hygiene, every day should be cleaned with a toothbrush toothpaste bite plate at least once, you can soak it in the rinse solution. 5.The bite plate is brittle and should be well protected; the bite plate is easily deformed at high temperatures and should not be stored in places with high temperatures; if the bite plate is not worn for more than 8 hours, it should be soaked in cool water. 6.Wear the occlusal plate at the prescribed time according to the doctor’s requirements. 7.The doctor will adjust or change the wearing time of the bite plate according to the changes of your condition. 8. You should bring your occlusal plate to every oral consultation because any oral operation (such as restoration or filling) may cause the occlusal plate to be out of place or cause changes in the occlusion, and the occlusal plate will need to be adjusted at this time. 9.The occlusal plate is a reversible treatment method and generally will not cause harm to your body, but if not used correctly according to medical advice, it may aggravate your symptoms or cause occlusal disorders. 10.Later in the treatment, the doctor can adjust your bite according to your situation, and it may be necessary to further cooperate with the restoration of the bite reconstruction or orthodontic treatment. 11.In general the treatment period of occlusal plates is about six months, but some patients need to wear occlusal plates for a long time or for life. 12.The mechanism of bite plate treatment for TMJ disease is still unclear, for some patients it is possible that the treatment effect is not satisfactory, the doctor will decide after further examination whether to continue to use the bite plate or take other treatment methods.