I'm glad I could help! If you click on the orange hyperlink text in the previous post (or here: Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome/Disorder (TMD), it will take you to the Condition information page, and you can read more details about this condition, how it is diagnosed and treated, as well as any preventative measures.
Here are the Treatment Options from this page:
Lifestyle Measures
Resting the jaw with a soft diet, restricting its movement through smaller bites, and applying warm packs may offer considerable relief. Cognitive behavior therapy can help some patients learn to avoid clenching and grinding their teeth.
Medications
The most commonly used medicines include:
* Acetaminophen
* Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
* Muscle relaxants
* Low-dose antidepressants
In some cases, the jaw joint may be injected with pain relieving medicine such as cortisone or lidocaine. When pain or clicking are major symptoms, injections of botulinum toxin (Botox) may offer temporary relief that responds to retreatment.
Physical Therapy
Gentle massage or stretching exercises, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may reduce pain and help muscles relax in some patients.
Stress Reduction
Counseling to learn stress management and relaxation techniques, including biofeedback and cognitive behavioral therapy , * may help some patients with TMD.
Dental Procedures
A splint or mouth guard, usually worn at night, can be made to relax your jaw muscles and prevent clenching and grinding of your teeth. Correction of bite abnormalities by a dentist or orthodontist is sometimes recommended.
Surgical Procedures
Surgical correction is a last resort if other treatments have not succeeded and the pain persists. Many of the available procedures have not been well-studied for their effectiveness.
As you can see, there are a wide array of treatment options, and we are happy to provide more information about each. Please keep us updated once you follow-up with your dentist, and let us know how you are doing!
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I'm glad I could help! If you click on the orange hyperlink text in the previous post (or here: Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome/Disorder (TMD), it will take you to the Condition information page, and you can read more details about this condition, how it is diagnosed and treated, as well as any preventative measures.
Here are the Treatment Options from this page:
Lifestyle Measures
Resting the jaw with a soft diet, restricting its movement through smaller bites, and applying warm packs may offer considerable relief. Cognitive behavior therapy can help some patients learn to avoid clenching and grinding their teeth.
Medications
The most commonly used medicines include:
* Acetaminophen
* Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
* Muscle relaxants
* Low-dose antidepressants
In some cases, the jaw joint may be injected with pain relieving medicine such as cortisone or lidocaine. When pain or clicking are major symptoms, injections of botulinum toxin (Botox) may offer temporary relief that responds to retreatment.
Physical Therapy
Gentle massage or stretching exercises, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may reduce pain and help muscles relax in some patients.
Stress Reduction
Counseling to learn stress management and relaxation techniques, including biofeedback and cognitive behavioral therapy , * may help some patients with TMD.
Dental Procedures
A splint or mouth guard, usually worn at night, can be made to relax your jaw muscles and prevent clenching and grinding of your teeth. Correction of bite abnormalities by a dentist or orthodontist is sometimes recommended.
Surgical Procedures
Surgical correction is a last resort if other treatments have not succeeded and the pain persists. Many of the available procedures have not been well-studied for their effectiveness.
As you can see, there are a wide array of treatment options, and we are happy to provide more information about each. Please keep us updated once you follow-up with your dentist, and let us know how you are doing!
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