What to Do if You Have Disruptive Jaw Pain

What to Do if You Have Disruptive Jaw Pain Posted on 12/7/2020 by Sundberg Office Having disruptive temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain affects your ability to yawn, speak, and eat. TMJ pain can result from a number of things, making it difficult to tell the exact cause of the jaw pain you're feeling. These factors include ear-related problems, sinuses, cluster headaches, tooth pain, trigeminal neuralgia, and TMD (temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder). Read on to learn more about how you can deal with disruptive jaw pain.

What To Do for Immediate Relief

Jaw pain can be excruciating and often require immediate relief solutions. For immediate relief, take some ice packs and place them in a plastic bag wrapped with a thin cloth. Apply it to your face around the jawline for 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can run warm water over a piece of cloth, then apply it to your jawline. You can also use your middle finger and index finger to massage your jaw joint. Focus on your jaw joint area and the area right before your ear.

Practice Lifestyle Strategies

Start practicing stress reduction exercises such as yoga, meditation, jogging, and journaling. In addition, you should also avoid hard, chewy, crunchy, or tough foods. They place a lot of stress and strain on your temporomandibular joint. You should also avoid caffeine because it tends to increase muscle tension. The expected results might not be immediate, but it will help reduce your disruptive jaw pain over time. Our professionals offer training exercises to help you manage your disruptive jaw pain.

Get Medical Treatment

If you are experiencing disruptive jaw pain for the first time, we will offer a non-invasive treatment method to help relieve your jaw pain. But if it is not the first time, our professionals will conduct an oral exam to determine the best treatment method. These treatment methods include jaw surgery, using muscle relaxers, regular Botox injections, using muscle relaxers, and using a mouthguard. Visit our offices for more information on what to do if you have disruptive jaw pain.

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