Lifestyle Changes
Some lifestyle changes can help you control symptoms of TMJ dysfunction more effectively:
– Cold or heat: Apply ice or moist, warm heat to the affected area can help relieve pain.
– Massage and stretching: Exercises could strengthen and stretch jaw muscles. Massaging can also help relieve the pain.
– Sticking to soft foods and avoid gum, chewy, or sticky foods.
– Cut foods into small pieces.
– Practice relaxation techniques to relieve stress. [3]
