What are some home remedies to ease jaw pain?

Need More Info: Is it jaw pain from a tooth or jaw pain from clenching or grinding? See a dentist to get diagnosed. Jaw pain from grinding or clenching can be easily treated with a nightguard. Jaw pain from decay can also be easily treated so see your dentist.

None: If you feel that you have jaw pain that might be coming from the TMJ there is nothing you can do. Go to see your dentist and he will refer you to a specialist.

Rest the jaw: Restrict your diet to only soft foods that do not require chewing for 3 days. Take ibuprophen every 4-6hrs. Practice keeping your lips together and lips apart at all times so your teeth don't touch.

More info needed: Before answering this, how old are you? How long have you had it? Is it constant pain or only when chewing? Have you had a history of jaw aches? One side or both?

Self care: Self treat with soft diet, jaw exercises, massage, heat/cold, OTC pain meds. Avoid clenching or grinding of teeth. Symptoms persist: see TMJ specialist.