7 Effective Ways to Cure TMJ Pain Permanently | San Francisco

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7 Effective Ways to Cure TMJ in San Francisco

• SOMA Dental
• 148 South Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94103
• [phone]
• www.somadental.com

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Introduction

• TMJ attaches the lower jaw and the skull. It is
  also called the temporal bone and is found in the
  front of the ear.

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The Important Reasons for TMJ Pain are

1. Aging causes wear and tear at the jaw
2. Teeth grinding and clenching while sleeping
3. Medical and dental surgeries
4. Other body pains as TMJ joints are prone to
   arthritis.

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Effective Ways to Cure TMJ in San Francisco

1. Visit a San Francisco Dentist
2. Application of Heat
3. Ice Treatment
4. Consumer Softer Foods
5. Over-The-Counter Medicines
6. Jaw Exercises
7. Relaxation of Facial Muscles

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Visit a San Francisco Dentist

• TMJ pain sometimes disappears without the help of
  a dentist. But, it is best to visit a
  professional for a TMJ Treatment that involves
• Using non-invasive therapy
• Bite splints
• Injections
• Surgery
• Before the treatment, they examine the severity
  of the pain by using digital x-rays

TMJ Treatment with Dentist
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Application of Heat
Application of Heat for TMJ Pain Relief

• Hot water bottles wrapped in a damp cloth will
  reduce the pain.

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Ice Treatment
Application of Ice for TMJ Pain Relief

• Wrap ice cubes in a cloth and use it on the joint
  as it will reduce inflammation and pain.

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Consuming Softer Food
Consuming Soft Food for TMJ Pain Relief

• If you are experiencing TMJ pain, then it is
  better to eat soft or grounded food.

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Over-The-Counter Medicines
Medicines for TMJ Pain Relief

• When the pain gets unmanageable then there are
  numerous over-the-counter medicines with no
  steroids for temporary relief.

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Jaw Exercises
Jaw Exercise for TMJ Pain Relief

• Jaw exercise is the classic method to get relief
  from TMJ is jaw exercise.

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Relaxation of Facial Muscles
Facial Muscles Relaxation

• This relaxation of facial muscle consists of
  relaxing your lips and keep your teeth apart.

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Contact Us

• For more help with your
• TMJ Treatment in San Francisco,
• contact Dr. Nigel Suarez, DDS
• at SOMA Dental,
• by calling us at 415-558-9800
• and
• schedule an appointment today.