6 ways to reduce jaw pain
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6 Ways to Reduce Jaw Pain
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 Fortitude Valley dentist
today here at Precision Dental.
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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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