A member asked:

Is there anything i can take to relieve tmj pain and im also 13 weeks pregnant?

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Check with ob: Check with your OB if you can take alleve or advil (ibuprofen). Antiinflammatory medicines help a lot. Also ice and a soft diet. Do not chew gum. Your dentist can make you a special night guard, i prefer the nti device rather than a full guard that covers all the top or bottom teeth. The nti is small and fits only in the front. When you wear it you can't clench or grind.

Answered 3/23/2015

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Consult your OB/GYN: Need to consult you ob/gyn doctor. Pregnancy complicates what treatment you can have. Can consider a mouthpiece (not over the counter...See a tmd specialist.) would even consider wearing a mouthpiece during labor due to the severe clenching involved.

Answered 1/4/2020

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

A few ideas.: Self treat with soft diet, jaw exercises, massage, heat/cold, OTC pain meds (check with OB first). A splint or physical therapy would be next. See TMJ expert if symptoms persist. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.

Answered 3/23/2015

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