I think i have TMJ disorder, how do i treat it?!


Question: I think i have TMJ disorder, how do i treat it!?
ok, so i think i have TMJ disorder, im going to make an appointment to go to physical therapy because that's where my doctor told me to go!. while i wait, what can i do to stop the pain!? my jaw doesnt lock up!. but my shoulder/neck hurts sometimes!. everytime i bite down, my teeths are kind of crooked, and i have to bite down more to completely bite down so my top side teeth touches with the bottom!. and there's pain everytime i bite down!. i hear popping too when i open and close my mouth!. how do i treat it!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
First, focus on your posture!. A slouched posture puts the jaw intro a strained position, over time, can lead to pain (as well as the pain in your neck/shoulders)!.

Until you see the PT, stick with soft foods and rub your TMJ area with an ice cube for five minutes when it is inflammed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD HAVE RECOMMENDED YOU GO TO A DENTIST EXPERIENCED WITH TREATING TMJD!.
YOUR DENTIST WILL MAKE YOU AN N!.T!.I!. BRUXISM APPLIANCE!. SEE THE LINKS BELOW!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Visiting a dentist is your best bet, if you live near a dental school check to see if they have a specialty TMJ and pain clinic!. Hope you feel better soon!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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