Reduce TMJ Pain
Ways to Reduce Oral Facial Pain
TMJ is a manageable condition. Here are some tips to try to reduce your pain from TMJ:
- Limit your jaw opening (yawning ect) to no more than 2 fingers width
- Rest the jaw by avoiding heavy chewing
- Avoid grinding and clenching of teeth by keeping the teeth slightly apart and the jaw relaxed
- Avoid leaning on or sleeping on the jaw
- Avoid tongue thrusting and chewing non-food items (fingernails, pencils ect)
- Use ice packs or heat compresses as directed by Dr. O’Day
- Massage the affected muscles