Tmj Specialist in Coimbatore

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GET TO KNOW ABOUT Temporomandibular joint dysfunction

WHAT IS TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION MOVEMENT OF THE JAW JOINT AND SURROUNDING MUSCLES IS PAINFUL AND LIMITED. YOUR JAWBONE AND YOUR SKULL ARE CONNECTED BY A SLIDING HINGE CALLED THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT, OR TMJ. PAIN AND DISCOMFORT CAN BE BROUGHT ON BY DYSFUNCTION.

Symptoms Of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Your facial muscles are in pain or are fatigued. either side of the face is swollen. PAIN AROUND MUSCLES Aching pain in and around your ear. EAR PAIN Jaw discomfort or soreness. Tempromandibular joint discomfort in either or both joints. JAW ACHING Joint locking, making it challenging to open or close your mouth. DIFFICULTY OPENING MOUTH

CAUSE OF TMJ Relaxation techniques and Stress management Biofeedback, Stretching, Physical Therapy and Acupuncture Splint, Prosthodontics and Mouthguard Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Analgesic, Nerve pain medication, Muscle relaxant and Sedative TREATMENT FOR TMJ

Overuse of the jaw joints and the muscles that control eating, swallowing, and speaking might occasionally be the primary reason. It's possible that bruxism caused this strain. This is the uncontrollably repeated act of clenching or grinding the teeth. TMD, however, may result from head, neck, or jaw injuries.

Maintain the resting position of your jaw Correct your posture Get a good night's sleep Use a hot or cold compress Reduce stress Exercise your jaw Take notice of bad habits Avoid certain activities and foods What is the best way to get rid of TMJ? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. TMJ PAIN RELIEF: 8 BEST PRACTICES

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