How to handle TMJ?

I think I have tmj anyone got any suggestions how to handle this ??? will it go away with time ?? I dont want surgery but I could handle braces . It is steadily getting worse and I need to do something .

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Answer #1

Hi,

First, do relaxation techniques before bed.

Visit your dentist for an oral appliance called a splint or bite plate. This is a plastic guard that fits over the upper or lower teeth. The splint can help reduce clenching or grinding, which eases muscle tension. .

Surgical treatments are often irreversible and should be avoided where possible. Scientists have learned that certain irreversible treatments, such as surgical replacement of jaw joints with artificial implants, may cause severe pain and permanent jaw damage. Some of these devices may fail to function properly or may break apart in the jaw over time.

Answer #2

sorry buddy I dont know what tmj is ?

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