Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Will Ibuprofen Reduce TMJ Syndrome Pain ?
Question: Hello there,
I have tmj syndrome. I’ve had it for years. The other day I took a bite out of a burger, opened my mouth a little wider than usual and felt my left jaw click! It’s been painful since then, for 3-4 days now. The pain is not as bad as it was at first. It’s 4/10 when I open my mouth. Have been taking Ibuprofen for it. Will this go away on its own? Should I seek medical attention? This has never happened before.
I have tmj syndrome. I’ve had it for years. The other day I took a bite out of a burger, opened my mouth a little wider than usual and felt my left jaw click! It’s been painful since then, for 3-4 days now. The pain is not as bad as it was at first. It’s 4/10 when I open my mouth. Have been taking Ibuprofen for it. Will this go away on its own? Should I seek medical attention? This has never happened before.
Brief Answer:
Please see detailed answer
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If you are not getting complete relief, then need TMJ excersice for TMJ relaxation.
Relaxed jaw exercise-
Rest your tongue gently on the roof of your mouth behind your upper front teeth.
Allow your teeth to come apart while relaxing your jaw muscles.
Open your mouth to a comfortable size and repeat.
With this, pain will be relieved.
I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You .
Please see detailed answer
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If you are not getting complete relief, then need TMJ excersice for TMJ relaxation.
Relaxed jaw exercise-
Rest your tongue gently on the roof of your mouth behind your upper front teeth.
Allow your teeth to come apart while relaxing your jaw muscles.
Open your mouth to a comfortable size and repeat.
With this, pain will be relieved.
I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You .
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Saisudha Kotla
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
