Oral sergeons are not available in sri lanka.can u tell me what i can do to get rid of tmj?

Eval 1st; Treat 2nd: First you need to evaluate and then, based upon the evaluation, certain specific treatment modalities can be employed. Go to my chronic pain board at Quora.com; where I discuss evaluations and treatments.

Rest: Treat TMJ pain just like you would a sore or sprained ankle or knee. Try to rest the joint by eating only soft foods. Take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen. Finally, apply ice to the area of pain after each meal.

Physical therpay: Massage the offending muscles with moist heat. Sleep, on your back supporting your neck. No gum chewing or phone cradling.

OTHER OPTIONS: Oral surgeons are usually not the main practitioner to treat TMJ/TMd unless there is severe trauma involved. There are many dentists whom have become TMJ/TMD specialists and often provide conservative therapy. TMJ is never cured, just maintained. Surgery should be the last option.

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.

See OFP specialist: Orofacial Pain provides diagnosis and management of pain in the face, TMJ disorders, locking jaw as well as, associated headaches and neck pain. They are the experts in this field. Good luck.