{"id":823,"date":"2016-05-04T14:19:54","date_gmt":"2016-05-04T19:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.delaunedental.com\/blog\/?p=823"},"modified":"2016-05-06T14:21:49","modified_gmt":"2016-05-06T19:21:49","slug":"counter-fix-tmj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delaunedental.com\/blog\/counter-fix-tmj\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there an over-the-counter fix for TMJ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

My mom and dad have both recently suffered some major medical issues that have caused a lot of stress both physically and financially for our family. There\u2019s just not a lot of extra money right now. I have TMJ and all the stress has caused a flare-up and I literally can\u2019t open my mouth. My jaw has been locked for several weeks. I\u2019m in so much pain! I\u2019ve seen those mouth appliances you can buy at the drug store for about $20. Would one of them help? — Sasha<\/p>\n

Dear Sasha,
\nSorry to hear that you\u2019re going through so much right now. Hopefully things will get better from here on out. As for the TMJ, there are a couple of things you can try at home to help with the inflammation:<\/p>\n

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  1. Alternate between heat and ice packs (for about 10 minutes at a time) on your jaw joints<\/li>\n
  2. Take 800mg of Ibuprofen three times a day<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If the dentist is simply out of the question right now, try the store-bought mouth guard as it will be better than doing nothing. If you\u2019re grinding your teeth a lot, just be careful and check that you’re not wearing it through. Hopefully, though, it will help protect your teeth for now. They come in small, medium, large or one-size-fits-all, but regardless of what you buy, keep in mind that it won\u2019t be a perfect fit since it\u2019s not custom made.<\/p>\n

    For moderate to severe temporomandibular joint dysfunction like you are experiencing, a custom night guard made by your dentist is really the best way to go. If you have dental insurance they may cover all or even a portion of the cost. Make a call and find out. Another option would be to see if your dentist offers CareCredit. It\u2019s a no-interest medical card you can apply for if you don\u2019t have insurance, but have adequate credit. Check into both of these options since your TMJ is fairly severe \u2013 it will be worth it in the end\u00a0if you can get a custom-fit appliance and get this flare-up under control.<\/p>\n

    This post is sponsored by New Orleans cosmetic dentist<\/a> Dr. Duane Delaune. Read more about why many consider Dr. Delaune to be the best dentist in New Orleans<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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