What do they do for tmj jaw i can't get a denitst to touch it?

You need a night gua: Do you grind your teeth at night? Every night?You might need a night guard to protect the teeth from the grinding forces.You might also need muscle relaxants. You don't say how long you have been having the pain.....And did a dentist check the TMJ area. Do you have difficulty in opening and closing your mouth. If your dentist cannot help you may need to see a TMJ specialist.

Initially: Soft diet, reduce stress, have a guard constructed, NSAID (if you can tolerate these meds:ie. Advil, (ibuprofen) aleve), warm or cold application. See a dentist who treats patients with TMJ / jaw muscle problems.

Many things: There are many conservative treatments for tmj\tmd pain. Soft diet, nsaids such as advil\motrin\aleve, hot warm compresses, stress reduction techniques, removable oral appliances, etc. There are many dentists who have extra training and experience in treating such problems. It's just a matter of finding out who in your area does. You might have to extend your search area. Look online.

See a TMJ expert: Depends on symptoms, and cause of symptoms. 3 signs of TMJ dysfunction: joint noises, joint pain & limited oral opening. Self treat with soft diet, jaw exercises, massage, heat/cold, OTC pain meds. A splint or physical therapy would be next. Occasionally muscle relaxants, biofeedback. Xrays are done for diagnosis. Surgery usually reserved for serious symptoms not responsive to other treatments.

See OFP specialist: TMJ pain patients can be treated with conservative, non-surgical and reversible procedures. See an Orofacial Pain specialist for consultation. They are the experts in this field.

Find a Specialist: Treating TMJ disorders can be challenging and quite time consuming. All dentists have training in that field, but not all dentists feel comfortable treating these conditions. However, in virtually every town, there is a dentist who has advanced training in this area. An internet search should help. Many orthodontists and oral surgeons also work with TMJ problems. Keep looking and don't give up.