5 Common Treatments For TMJ?
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There are a number of treatments available for those suffering from TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome. Your symptoms may not be severe enough to require surgery. If surgery is not needed, there still are things that can help ease the pain. These treatment options can be applied at home. TMJ treatments should be reversible whenever possible, meaning that the treatment should not have a permanent effect on your jaw. For example:
- Anti-inflammatory pain medications such as Aspirin, Tylenol, or Ibuprofen may help ease the TMJ pain for those that do not have severe TMJ symptoms. This works best if it is needed for a short period of time. If it is seen as a long-term solution, a different TMJ treatment is probably right for you.
- A diet of soft foods can help ease the pain of TMJ by decreasing the strain put on the jaw. For those that don’t experience a lot of pain outside of chewing, a simple change in diet may help alleviate some pain.
- Warm compresses applied to the area of TMJ pain are affective in lowering the symptoms. A good way to ease the pain is by first applying this warm compress for twenty minutes, then moving the lower jaw from side to side. This should be repeated for 3—5 times a day, for 5 days a week, for at least 2—4 weeks. This is for people who need a little more than an anti-inflammatory medication.
- Nightguards can be worn for TMJ treatment. However, avoid using over-the-counter ones. If the nightguard is not fitted to your jaw it could cause more pain than you are already experiencing or permanently shift your bite. People should consult a doctor at this point to determine if this is right for them.
- Prescription medications can help alleviate the pain when over-the-counter anti-inflammatory ones are insufficient for your TMJ treatment. Check with your doctor to see if this is right for you.
Though many people have TMJ, the full TMJ disorder occurs in only a few. This is because the joint has had time to rest when you are unable to chew. If your condition worsens seek professional medical TMJ treatment. Because TMJ is comprised of muscles, blood supplies, nerves, and bones, it can cross boundaries over several health-care disciplines. Ask your doctor to refer you to the specialist that is right for your condition.
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