6 ways for jaw pain relief

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6 ways for Jaw Pain Relief

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6 ways for Jaw Pain Relief

Jaw pain, which is usually linked with TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) disorder, is a

condition commonly experienced by most adults.

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Symptoms  include  pain  around  ear,  

headaches  and  tenderness  of  

the  jaw.

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here are some techniques to reduce

your discomforts due to jaw pain

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Soft  DietSoft  foods  

allow  the  jaw  to  rest  in  a  moment.  

Avoid  eating  any  hard  and  

crunchy  meals.  

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Moist  Heat  Use  cold  

packs  for  less  than  15  

minutes  to  numb  the  pain  

and  reduce  the  swelling  around  the  

jaw.  

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Moist  HeatPut  the  warm,  damp  towel  against  the  

jaw  to  improve  blood  

circulation  and  lessen  the  

pain  in  the  jaw.  

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Jaw  Exercises  Massage  the  

muscles  down  the  jaw  line  while  gently  applying  pressure  to  relax  

the  muscles.  !

Close  and  open  your  mouth  gently  but  

don’t  let  the  top  and  bottom  jaws  to  

contact.    

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RelaxingSimply  take  a  deep  breath  to  

get  the  relaxation  you  

need.  Also,  reduce  stress  with  the  help  of  counseling,  

yoga  and  meditation.  

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Over-­‐the-­‐counter    Pain  Relief

Acetaminophen  or  ibuprofen  is  a  short-­‐term  

reliever  for  jaw  pain.    

!Topical  pain  

treatment  may  include  gels  or  mouth  swabs  

having  Benzocaine  as  its  active  agent.    

 

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To  get  the  suitable  diagnosis  and  treatment  for  jaw  pain,  visit  your  trusted  Bondi  dentist  today  here  at  

Bondi  Dental.    

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Call  us  toady!  

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Reference: http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/az-topics/j/jaw-pain http://www.mydr.com.au/pain/temporomandibular-joint-disorders http://tmj.org/site/content/help-yourself-first-remember-less-best

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