tmd splints also helpful in treating bruxism habbit

Do you have ear pain, jaw pain or just cracking or poping sound while opening the jaw or yawning? If yes, TMD spint will be helpful. Are you experiencing it for the first time? Or has it been an issue from long time. Do let me know, so that i can guide you further.

Avoid Wide mouth opening / big yawns • Excessive mouth opening during eating (large burgers, sandwiches) • Chewing gum • Hard, chewy, crunchy foods — nuts, hard toast, tough meat, ice, sticky candies • Nail biting / pen chewing / lip biting • Clenching or grinding (daytime awareness if present) • Supporting chin on hand / prolonged poor neck posture • Sleeping face-down or pressure on jaw (if symptomatic) • Forcefully “testing” or repeatedly making the jaw click Recommend: • Soft diet temporarily during symptomatic phase • Controlled yawning — support chin / keep opening smaller • Warm compresses if muscular discomfort present • Gentle jaw exercises if indicated after examination • Good cervical/postural habits • Evaluation by orofacial pain/TMD specialist if persistent pain, locking, limited opening, or worsening symptoms.

Since your having TMD , don’t open your mouth wide it will increase the pain, try to avoid hard foods, and can do hot fomentation for few days.