Other Treatment
Many types of treatment can
successfully relieve
symptoms. Different
doctors will suggest different treatments, any of which may work
to relieve jaw and facial pain.
If a doctor
recommends that you try a treatment that might make permanent changes to your
jaw or teeth, get a second opinion.
Other Treatment Choices
Depending on your condition, one of the following choices
may be more effective than another. Safe options for treatment of TM disorder
include:
Complementary Medicine
Treatments considered
safe and effective for some people include:
What To Think About
Many different types of
treatment for temporomandibular (TM) disorders have potential for successfully
relieving your condition. If your problem is linked to muscle tension, any
treatment that helps you relax your jaw muscles with no adverse effects is
likely to be helpful. Different treatments work for different people.
Treatments vary greatly in safety, cost, and how well they work.