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How Can Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Be Treated?
I am male 61, 175 lbs 5'9" physically healthy. I run large construction projects. Several years ago I started to exhibit TMJ behavior. It has maintain itself relatively minor though most who know me are accosstomed to it and do not notice it if it is decreasing or not. Within the last year, I have now started vocalizing guttural sounds in my throat. It can become an almost constant behavior to the point where I catch myself while driving and stop it and realize how simply exhausting it is. My voice box now squeaks, chirps and moans pretty much most the time if I am not physically active in talking. What kind of doctor would you suggest I first see about this?
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Hello,
As per your query you have symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction which seems to be due to the weakness of facial muscles, stress, bruxism and could be the inability of muscles to open mouth wide. Need not to worry. I would suggest you consult the oral and maxillofacial physician once and get a complete examination done.
The doctor may also prescribe a muscle relaxant. You should get mouth guard preparation done so that TMJ problem can be minimized. Do physical therapy of facial muscles. Avoid opening mouth wide. Go for physical therapy of facial muscles. Eat light food. Do warm saline gargles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
As per your query you have symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction which seems to be due to the weakness of facial muscles, stress, bruxism and could be the inability of muscles to open mouth wide. Need not to worry. I would suggest you consult the oral and maxillofacial physician once and get a complete examination done.
The doctor may also prescribe a muscle relaxant. You should get mouth guard preparation done so that TMJ problem can be minimized. Do physical therapy of facial muscles. Avoid opening mouth wide. Go for physical therapy of facial muscles. Eat light food. Do warm saline gargles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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