It is advisable that your mother has a pain killer and a smooth muscle relaxant which would bring down the pain. Precautions that can be taken are:
- Avoid overuse of jaw muscles, Eat soft foods. Steer clear of sticky or chewy food. Avoid chewing gum.
Stretching and massage: do exercises that stretch and strengthen your jaw muscles and how to massage the muscles yourself.
Heat or cold. Applying warm, moist heat or ice to the side of your face may help alleviate pain.
Visit ER if there is persistence or worsening of problem
Answered2018-06-12 06:51:12
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