Tmj jaw spasms. how can i stop this?

Get it checked: There're different reasons behind TMJ disorders. You should have your dentist or another dentist who's trained in tmd evaluate your problem for proper treatment. In the meanwhile use anti inflammatories, like ibuprofen. Also give your mouth a break from excessive chewing.

Seek dentist: Short term you could try biting your front teeth into a small cloth with your teeth forward...Bite for several minutes.....Without the back teeth touching.....You are deprogramming the muscles of occlusion. It may take 20-40 minutes. Need the right kind of dentist and TMJ guard therapy., ........Maybe just a thorough exam.

Here's how...: Moist warm heat to muscles, anti-inflammatory nsaids such as motrin, aleve, (naproxen) advil, relaxation techniques, soft foods, no gum chewing and a visit to a dentist with advanced training and experience with tmd. He\she can evaluate your specific situation and make some other individual recommendations for treatment and prevention.

Nutrition, meds: My collegue gave you excellent advice. In addition, make sure yout dr. Reviews your meds and diet. Muscle spasms, jaw muscles no exception, can occur with nutritional deficiencies and as a side effect of certain meds.

A few things: 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.