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How to treat TMJ issues that cause difficulty smiling?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have been suffering from TMJ issues for a long time and I left it untreated for a long time. Now my situation has got worse and I have difficulty smiling. I am unable to open my jaw fully and I have extreme facial discomfort. I consulted a dentist and he blamed my jaw clenching and said that I had improper alignment. He asked me to use a nightguard. This problem makes me worried and I want to get better. Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Pallavi Srivastava

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pallavi Srivastava is a Dental surgeon specializing in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Oral Implantology, and Periodontics with 15 years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS and MDS in Prosthodontics at the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University. She specializes in rehabilitating patients with defects or disabilities present when born or developed due to disease or trauma to restore oral functions such as swallowing, speech, and chewing. Currently, she is practicing in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

Yes, by using a nightguard, you will get some relief. You can take some medication also. You can take the tablet Flexon MR (Ibuprofen with Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone) twice a day and tablet Neurobion forte (multivitamin) once a day. Do hot and cold fomentation along with it. Apply a bearable hot pack using a hand towel on the affected side from outside the cheek on the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) area for approximately one minute and leave your cheek to become cool by natural air and apply the pack again. Do this procedure once in 15 minutes. You will be fine soon.

I hope this helps. Do get back in case of any further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At April 16, 2020
Reviewed At December 20, 2024

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pallavi Srivastava is a Dental surgeon specializing in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Oral Implantology, and Periodontics with 15 years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS and MDS in Prosthodontics at the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University. She specializes in rehabilitating patients with defects or disabilities present when born or developed due to disease or trauma to restore oral functions such as swallowing, speech, and chewing. Currently, she is practicing in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Pallavi Srivastava is a Dental surgeon specializing in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Oral Implantology, and Periodontics with 15 years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS and MDS in Prosthodontics at the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University. She specializes in rehabilitating patients with defects or disabilities present when born or developed due to disease or trauma to restore oral functions such as swallowing, speech, and chewing. Currently, she is practicing in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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