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