What You Can Do When You Have TMJ
It is really impossible to do anything with ease and comfort when you have TMJ dysfunction. When you have temporomandibular joint dysfunction, a dentist will recommend to you to temporarily stop your game until you can find some remedies for clenching jaw, which is by the way, on of the most common symptoms of TMJ. TMJ jaw pain is caused opening the mouth too widely when yawning or laughing. Dentists can also diagnose it as a result of a tooth problem and jaw dislocation can be the worse cause especially during contact sports. Now, here’s what you can do. Sometimes it’s best to do nothing at all. Sometimes pain can go away on its own. Take more food that doesn’t require heavy chewing. If you chew, chew food evenly on both sides of the mouth at the same time or alternately. If you’re jaw is dislocated, get another person to help you set it right. He should hold the lower jaw firmly on both sides, with thumbs on lower back teeth and forefingers under the lower jaw.
Tags: contact sports, jaw dislocation, jaw pain, lower jaw, opening the mouth, tooth problem
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