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How Can Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Be Treated?

I have sudden onset of tmj. I have noticed the popping sound but had no pain. Now I have sudden onset of pain in the left side of the TMJ. What medical person treats this condition and what can I do at 3:00 AM to relieve the pain.? YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 13 Oct 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

Popping sound along with pain are indications of jaw joint dysfunction also known as TMJ/TMD..

It can be due to a number of causes like trauma, teeth grinding and clenching habit, arthritic changes in jaw joint, malocclusion etc..

So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and a Panoromic x ray should be taken to rule out the exact cause and treatment can be done accordingly..

For now you can take muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxasone and painkillers like Ibuprofen..
Take a soft diet and avoid opening mouth too wide..
Massage the sides of jaw in round movement of finger tips..

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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How Can Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Popping sound along with pain are indications of jaw joint dysfunction also known as TMJ/TMD.. It can be due to a number of causes like trauma, teeth grinding and clenching habit, arthritic changes in jaw joint, malocclusion etc.. So my suggestion is to consult an Oral Physician or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and a Panoromic x ray should be taken to rule out the exact cause and treatment can be done accordingly.. For now you can take muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxasone and painkillers like Ibuprofen.. Take a soft diet and avoid opening mouth too wide.. Massage the sides of jaw in round movement of finger tips.. Hope this helps.. Regards..