Does anyone know about TMJ? I have had headaches and my jaw clicks. Any easy cur!
Question:
Does anyone know about TMJ? I have had headaches and my jaw clicks. Any easy cures or treatments?
I have had a MRI (normal) eyesight checked (normal) now we are thinking the headache in my left temple area (for 2 months) could be caused by TMJ- anyone have any info that might be helpful?
Answers:
How Is TMJ Treated?
While there is no single cure for TMJ, there are different treatments you can follow that may reduce your symptoms dramatically. Your dentist may recommend one or more of the following:
• Trying to eliminate muscle spasm and pain by applying moist heat or taking medication such as muscle-relaxants, aspirin or other over-the-counter pain-relievers, or anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Reducing the harmful effects of clenching and grinding by wearing an appliance, sometimes called a bite plate or splint. Custom-made to fit your mouth, the appliance slips over the upper teeth and keeps them from grinding against the lower teeth.
• Learning relaxation techniques to help control muscle tension in the jaw. Your dentist may suggest you seek training or counseling to help eliminate stress.
• When the jaw joints are affected and other treatments have been unsuccessful, jaw joint surgery may be recommended.
Also, try going to the following:
www.webmd.com
http://www.tmj.org/basics.asp
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/temporoma...
Hope this helps.
You should also talk to your dentist for his input. Good luck.