LOCKJAW causes & treatment Jaw Clicking And Locking is a Common Sign of TMJ. The TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is a small and delicate join located right next to each of your ears. SYMPTOMS: - Jaw clicking and locking - Pain in your jaw - A painful feeling in or around your ears - Pain or discomfort while chewing - Difficulty to open your mouth wide - An aching feeling in your face CAUSES: - Temporomandibular joint becomes damaged or inflamed due to an injury - Teeth grinding - Excessive chewing - Rheumatoid arthritis - Osteoarthritis - Tetanus TREATMENT: It depends on the cause of your TMJ/TMD The minor case can be treated by: - Reducing stress - Mouth guard for teeth grinding - Mouth guard for joint disorders - Eating softer foods - Massage - Targeted exercises and stretches ex. Jaw joint & smile stretch and Manual jaw-opening exercise - Using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to help with inflammation. If you have a serious case: - TMJ/TMD treatment from a medical professional - Teeth alignment and splints - Bite adjustments - Botox can be used to help you relax your jaw PREVENTION: Reducing stress and anxiety may help prevent jaw pain - Try stress busters like deep breathing exercises, Yoga , Meditation. - Avoiding excessive chewing and overuse of your jaw muscles may also help prevent jaw pain. - Try eating soft foods non-sticky food SEE YOUR DENTIST: If your jaw is clicking or locking, you may have TMJ/TMD. Without proper treatment, your condition could get worse, and cause you even more pain, discomfort, and inconvenience. So don’t wait. Contact your dentist now! Do YOU HAVE A JAWLOCK PROBLEM? Share this post with your loved ones to aware them. #jawlock #jawpain #lockjaw #TMJ #temporomandibular #temporomandibularjoint #temporomandibulardisorder #dentist #dentaclinic #dentalzirakpur #dentistzirakpur #dentalcliniczirakpur #dentistchandigarh #dentalclinicchandigarh #dentistpanchkula #dentalclinicpanchkula #dentistmohali #dentalclinicmohali #zirakpur #chandigarh #mohali #zirakpurnews #bestdentistinzirakpur #bestdentalclinicinzirakpur #dentistsindia (at Chandigarh The City Beautiful) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR8SC8EFfZh/?utm_medium=tumblr









