STOPS DENTAL WEAR AND FACIAL PAIN
TMJ
Do you have pain or noise in the front of the ear? Do you get tired and it hurts to chew? Do you have migraines, headaches or neck pain? Do you grind your teeth when you sleep and wake up with a feeling of pain or fatigue in the muscles of your mouth?
If your answer is YES to any of these questions, we recommend that you visit us, we can help you. You probably suffer from some type of temporomandibular dysfunction.
What is Bruxism?
Bruxism is the involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth. This can happen both day and night. It is usually associated with stress or malocclusion and can occur at any age.
Bruxism can cause pain and premature wear of the teeth.
What treatments are there?
Temporomandibular joint disorders are usually disorders where we involve different specialists to treat them.
The most important thing is to have a good diagnosis to be able to apply the best possible treatment.
How to relieve TMJ pain?
Considering that this is not a solution and that a visit to the dentist is more than recommended, there are several recommendations that can relieve the pain and discomfort temporarily.
You can follow these tips until you have your visit with the dentist:
01
Avoid foods
Certain hard foods such as nuts, chewing gum or sandwiches, among others, are not recommended as they strain the jaw and require great effort when chewing.
02
Apply heat
If you apply heat to the painful area, you can relax the muscles in the area, thus relieving the pain.
03
Reduce stress
Relieving your stress allows you to reduce pressure in the jaw area. So it is recommended to do relaxation exercises that allow you to manage this stress.