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Tmj problem
My tmj is making popping sound when opening the mouth, there's constant headache. Any home remedies or exercise recommended?
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Since when you have this problem? Is popping sound come when you open your mouth too much .
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Hot foementation may help. take small bites , dont open too wide while yawning etc. if symptoms doesn't subside visit dentist.
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U need to get it treated by using splint for atleast 6 mnths .Time being u can do alternate hot and cold fomentation and can take a muscle relaxant . Visit Oral medicine specialist . I m an oral medicine specialist u can consult me .
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Soft Diet would be great for such a TMJ problem. But please do see an Oral Surgeon to assess if any intervention is required. They can give you a splint (transparent mouth guard) to reduce load on the TMJ & guide the teeth.
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Start soft diet for a month. Take some muscle relaxants if pain persists or see an Oral Surgeon.
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Dr. Aarti Mohta
Dentist
21 yrs exp
Nagpur
These Both are definitely related tmj pain n headaches. So please visit a proper dentist fir the splint therapy. This will require a minimum of 6 months for complete correction. So start it ASAP.
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