TMJ In Essex By Cosmetic Dentist Essex Dr J Basrai

Women and Temporomandibuar Joint Disorder.

If you are one of the thousands of women who suffer from tenderness in the jaw
muscles,limited jaw opening,jaws that get stuck,unexplained facial or head pain,
jaw grating or clicking, you may have a condition called TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
DISORDER TMD.

Treating TMD has long been a challenge and there is no simple prescription,but recent
research seems to confirm that women are particularly susceptible and that there
is a hormonal link.

According to some studies, 90% of patients seeking relief for the problem are women
of childbearing age.

It has been observed that women's lower jaws tend to be smaller which may contribute
to headaches and other forms of pain.

Here are some tips for both women and men who experience a sore jaw joint.

If the soreness continues or if you have any of the symptoms we have outlined ,
please phone us for a consultation on 01375481000.

DONT!!!!

1. Chew gum for a while.

2. Open your mouth any wider than an inch or so.
Eat smaller sized pieces of food!

3. Chew caramels,firm bread crusts,nuts,raw vegetables, or
Leathery meats.

4. Chew Ice Cubes!

5. Jut out your lower jaw to apply lipstick or lip balm.


Do!!!!

1. Yawn carefully. Flaring your nostrils is better for your
jaw than opening your mouth.

2. Sleep on your back,rather than on your side, and dont support
your face on your arms or fists.

3. Avoid stress. When you cant, avoid jaw clenching by holding your
teeth apart while your lips are together.

4.Try Antiinflammatories like Ibuprofen