{"id":2463,"date":"2025-09-16T18:55:46","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T22:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maxillo3d.com\/en\/?page_id=2463"},"modified":"2025-09-19T13:12:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T17:12:15","slug":"tmj-post-operative-instructions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maxillo3d.com\/en\/tmj-post-operative-instructions\/","title":{"rendered":"TMJ Post-operative Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"[mk_page_section bg_color=”#eeeeee” bg_image=”https:\/\/webnotoire.com\/maquette\/maxillo3d-n\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/648x2005x2.png” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” color_mask=”#eeeeee” mask_opacity=”0.9″ padding=”40″ full_width=”true”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text] Your situation:<\/strong>
\nTMJ pain or dysfunction can have several causes, namingly:
\n\u2022 Muscle tension (related to stress, posture, or bruxism),
\n\u2022 Bite imbalance (teeth alignment),
\n\u2022 Joint problems (disc displacement, osteoarthritis, inflammation, etc.).<\/p>\n

Diet<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Choose soft foods: purees, pasta, fish, etc.
\n\u2022 Avoid chewing hard, sticky, or crunchy foods (candy, gum, hard bread, etc.).
\n\u2022 Avoid opening your mouth wide (large sandwiches, excessive yawning).<\/p>\n

Rest and Mobilize the Jaw<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Rest the jaw as much as possible.
\n\u2022 Do not clench your teeth: keep them slightly apart when resting.
\n\u2022 Avoid sudden or prolonged jaw movements.<\/p>\n

Apply heat or cold<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Heat (warm hot water bottle) to relax muscles if you feel tense.
\n\u2022 Cold (wrapped ice pack) for acute pain or inflammation.
\n\u2022 Duration: 10 to 15 minutes, 2 to 3 times per day.<\/p>\n

\u270bSelf-massage and gentle exercises (if recommended)<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Gently massage the muscles of the cheeks (masseters) and temples (temporal).
\n\u2022 Mobilization exercises may be prescribed if appropriate for your situation.
\n\u2022 Never force the jaw. If pain occurs, stop.<\/p>\n

Bruxism and stress management<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Avoid clenching or grinding your teeth (especially at night).
\n\u2022 An occlusal splint may be recommended (if prescribed by your practitioner).
\n\u2022 Relaxation techniques, breathing, yoga etc. can help reduce stress.<\/p>\n

Posture<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Stand up straight and avoid leaning your head forward for long periods (computer, phone).
\n\u2022 Use a monitor stand and a suitable chair if you work seated for long periods.<\/p>\n

\u2757 Avoid:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Chewing gum.
\n\u2022 Biting your nails and chewing on objects.
\n\u2022 Resting your hand on your jaw.<\/p>\n

Follow-up<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Keep your check-up appointments if necessary.
\n\u2022 If the pain worsens or persists, contact your practitioner again.<\/p>\n

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