Tinnitus, Deafness and Ear Problems Support Group

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zenie 02/17/2012

Hello my DS family! Is there anyone who suffers from TMJ and have had remedies? I need some advice please. Thanks very much

deleted_user 02/17/2012

I thought TMJ could be treated by a dentist that is instructed on TMJ.
Sue

JustShootMeNow 02/17/2012

It depends on what is causing the TMJ. If you are grinding your teeth at night, you need a guard. You can get one from a dentist who specializes in TMJ. Alternatively, you can buy a kit from the drug store that lets you make a custom guard.

If you have the kind of TMJ I have -- which is not caused by grinding -- it's a little harder to treat. I think mine is caused by me tensing my jaw when my ears are acting up. I consciously relax my jaw. When it's really bad, I get back in there with my thumb, pinch the muscle between my thumb and fingers (which are outside), and I massage the muscle with my thumb. It helps a lot. It helps the muscle relax a little.

Good luck. TMJ is very painful. I hope you can get it to stop soon.

zenie 02/20/2012

Thank you for your replies. Hugs

DebbieB1 02/21/2012

Hi Zenie - let me know how you made out at the dentist. Hope all is well - Deb

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