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I found out that i have tmj and have to eat softfood for 2 weeks. how do i not loose weight and what if my jaw locks and can't unlock?
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Calories ER: Keep your calories up. If your jaw locks and you can't unlock it - Daytime see a TMJ specialist. Night time - hospital ER.
Answered 11/28/2017
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TMJ dysfunction: You should rest the joint by eating soft food. It is possible to eat a well-balanced diet of soft foods with flavor and health benefits. The closed jaw lock is very frightening, but it is treatable condition. See Orofacial Pain specialist for consultation.
Answered 5/7/2015
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TMJ: A soft food diet can help your symptoms, but you need to treat the cause or your symptoms will return. Most TMJ dysfunction is caused by bruxism (chronic teeth grinding and/or clenching), or a bad bite. Another cause is sleep apnea. If a soft diet is the only suggested treatment, make an appointment with a dentist experienced in treating TMJ dysfunction and who is knowledgeable about sleep apnea.
Answered 5/7/2015
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