Will braces help with TMJ symptoms?

I have had TMJ for about 15 years and can't deal with the pain any longer. I was wondering if I get braces that will correct my bite, will that help reduce the pain and other symptoms associated with TMJ. Thanks in advance to all who answer.Will braces help with TMJ symptoms?
Hey! I have TMJ for almost 15 years and after i complaint to my dentist he sent me to orthodontist. I got braces and wore them for 2 years. During the treatment my tmj symptoms almost completely went away. I was very happy. And yes let me tell you i had over bite and orto told me because of overbite my jaw is hearting. Now I took my braces out, my over bite almost didn't change :( and my pain came back...... :(((( I just true away $3500.00 . and two years of agony was for nothing. I am not sure if my orthodontist wasn't good specialist (because i heard many complaints about her). or it was to late for me to correct the overbite. but I am again suffering from headaches and tmj other symptoms. So i guess it depends on your age (by the way i am 33), and on your specific case of TMJ, My advice is go to surgeon first and then go to several orthodontists, and then make a right decision. GOOD LUCK>
umm...What is TMJ????? never heard of it
They could if they help your jaw to align better, it depends on what is causing the dysfunction.
I had braces when I was younger, I have TMJ now and I find the splint at bedtime takes care of my problem.
From my experiance no. I have a tmj problem as well and I had braces on for two and a half years and it has been 3 years since I got them off and I still have it pretty bad. I also had to wear one of those gaurds but I had to wear all the time. My doctor says the only other choice is surgery (its that bad) which unforunately I'll probably half to have. Good luck to you.