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Braces Or New Mouth Splint To Help Tmj
TMD; Temporomandibular joint disorders; Temporomandibular muscle disorders
Treatment
Simple, gentle therapies are usually recommended first.
- Learn how to gently stretch, relax, or massage the muscles around your jaw. Your doctor, dentist, or physical therapist can help you with these.
- Avoid actions that cause your symptoms, such as yawning, singing, and chewing gum.
- Try moist heat or cold packs on your face.
- Learn stress-reducing techniques.
- Exer...
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