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Hello i need relief or help healing tmj could you help me?

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Please consult: With your dentist to see what treatment option is best for you. There are many dental devices that can help alleviate the discomfort . Sometimes medications also need to be prescribed to help with the inflammation. Hood this helps.

Answered 8/9/2013

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Evaluation Needed: At home you can do otc anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen or advil (ibuprofen). Soft diet and physical therapy are also some things you can do at home. Heating pad or ice is also options. You should go to the doctors to get evaluated and get a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See a specialist: Tmj problems don't usually subside on their own. The cause and source of the tmj/tmd pain must be evaluated, along with a super thorough history. A TMJ specialist should be consulted to get the answers that you desire.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

A few things: 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.

Answered 3/16/2015

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