What are good treatments for Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorders?!
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Find yourself a quality chiropractor. Ask people you know for someone they know and trust. I've seen plenty of cases of TMJ syndrome with symptoms like "popping" sounds, pain, locked jaw among others. These people have seen positive results with chiropractic. Check out the website below to find a Dr. in your area. I hope this helps.
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My friend says she was pointed to breathing techniques. Breathing techniques are excellent at pain relief. YOu just have to do them.
There are dentists who specialize in TMJ. He will probably prescribe an appliance that you wear at night.
nighttime appliances, for the most part, don't work. the association between TMJ and grinding your teeth (which is what these appliances combat) is weak, at best.
TMJ is more a muscular disorder than it is a joint disorder (despite the name). There are some muscular retraining exercises you can do. You definitely should go see an oral surgeon who specializes in this.
My dentist manufactured a thing he called a bite-plane. It is a form-fitted mouthguard made of plastic to keep your teeth from grinding. If that doesn't work (it didn't for me), the most likely approach is jaw surgery. Good luck getting your health insurance to pay for it.
Hot & Cold Compresses alternating 5 minutes each, That's it. Anything else will most likely make things worse. In the 80's and ninties Docs tried all sorts of strange & complex surguries involving bone, muscle movements. They worked for a while, but eventually left things worse. some people actually were left imobile completely . We have a friend in her fifth year of braces. Its not working.
List of activities to avoid
1. Singing professionally
2. chewing gum
3. long dental appointments
I see a TMJ specialist (Dr. Pearce) and i sleep with a splint (mouthpiece) it helps reduce the grinding! i also am prescribed muscle relaxers for better rest at night. If your having facial pain it may help to see a chiropractor, or massage therapist. I get neck tension and migraines from grinding so hard. but i grind and clinch so it is a hard habit to stop because i have done it since i was a child. I have grinded completely through an acrylic mouthpiece before so my latest one is extra thick..definately see a Dentist or Specialist that can help you dont have to be in constant pain.
soft diet, no chewing gum or pens or finger nails
TMJ pain is caused by grinding or clenching teeth which affects the temperomandibular joint and the muscles of mastication. People generally clench/grind due to stress. If you are unable to eliminate the stressful event occuring in your life (usually work related!) the wearing a night splint provided by your dentist can work. The splint props your mouth open slightly therefore relieving the tmj from the constant pummeling it gets when you grind. In the same respect for the muscles - if you ran till you were exhusted your muscles build up with lactic acid and causes pain the next day. If you grind/clench your teeth all night same thing happens and the muscles close to the tmj ache and can cause 'tension headaches'. A splint has to be worn every night for a good 1-2 weeks before you notice any improvement.
I would definitely see a dentist who specializes in TMJ disorders. I have a friend who is a physical therapist. She gets a lot of referrals to work with individuals with TMJ.
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