If your jaw is locked open or closed, see a dentist straight away.
Eating soft foods.
Applying cold and moist heat.
Avoiding extreme jaw movements (such as wide yawning, loud singing, and gum chewing)
Anti-inflammatory pain medications such as aspirin or acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Aleve) may ease the pain of TMJ. Then make an appointment to see your dentist.
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