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Tmj Pain issue
So from the past week, i have been suffering from severe pain in jaw. I couldn't open or mouth completely without pain.
During this phase, i noticed that i'm grinding teeth even when i'm awake.
As for the pain, i have been taking flexon mr tablets (7 days - daily twice)and doing saline gargles.
Yesterday when i woke up, the pain seem to be reduced significantly, in fact now i dont feel pain in opening or closing of mouth..
Now i'm confused what should be the next steps, anyone pls suggest some economical suggestion
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Need to consult oral medicine specialist, as grinding habit is present u need to go for night guards, some exercises and hot and cold fomentation. Can consult me online for further treatment plan.
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Consult a dentist,get the problem diagnosed.
TMJ issues can be complex in nature.
It can be a gum infection or third molar issue also. Hence correct diagnosis is of paramount importance.
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don't self medicate, visit a dentist
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avoid hard food, be careful while yawning and opening the mouth.
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Take soft diets for few days. and limit your mouth opening. can apply mild-moderate heat to the joint. Do not press over the joint.
once the pain is relieved, you should consult the dentist for bruxism.
Grinding teeth is a habit which happens subconsciously. it is the main problem of your TMJ pain. Night guards work effectively cases like you. Happy Recovery to you.
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Do not worry. Take soft food for 2 weeks, don't open your mouth too large or don't check your tmj yourself. While yawning place your right hand below your chin and give support your lower jaw and control it's opening. If you feel your problem remain the same after 15 days , seek a dental consultancy most preferably oral medicine specialist or oral surgery specialist.
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Hi,as it is ,TMJ problem is not going to subside easily and it stays for quite long.Grinding of teeth at night is called bruxism and an involuntary habit that you cannot control,so visit a dentist and night guards or splints should be made which will solve your problem.Take a soft diet,and do hot fomentation over the joint,physiotherapy and some exercises also help.But you must remember that you must consult an experienced dentist for your problem.
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