Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Questions Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

How do you relax TMJ?

I am a 29 year old male and I have TMJ. How do you relax TMJ?

2 Answers

The TMJ will relax if you eat less chewy food and apply warm compresses. Consider getting an occlusal splint. If you still have symptoms, try Botox before you proceed with a TMJ arthroscopy ( unless MRIs indicate a pathologic entity that requires surgery).
-By putting tongue on the palate
-Smiling
-Posture
Have a question aboutOral and Maxillofacial Surgeon?Ask a doctor now