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When having problems with jaw muscles, it will cause painful and painful symptoms, depending on the situation, the pain also spreads to the surrounding areas. Research has shown that it is possible to perform maxillofacial exercises to be effective in treating jaw pain. Here are good exercises for the basic maxillofacial area that you can refer to.1. Exercises to strengthen jaw muscles
The exercise is applied when the pain caused by the problem related to the temporomandibular joint disorder has improved, performing this exercise will help strengthen the jaw muscles and prevent the recurrence of jaw muscle fatigue. The exercise is performed by practicing opening and closing the mouth while exerting a little resistance on the chin.To do the open mouth exercise with resistance, start placing one thumb under the chin and gently press the thumb against the chin. When performing the thumb press on the chin, at the same time open the mouth slowly, hold the position for a few seconds before slowly closing the mouth.
With the exercise to close the mouth with resistance, place the index finger and thumb in the same hand to squeeze on the bridge of the jaw, the position between the chin and the lower lip. Squeeze your chin and gently close your mouth.
2. Jaw stretching exercise
Jaw and joint stretches are maxillofacial exercises that can help prevent the pain of temporomandibular joint disorders.Method to stretch the jaw consists of pressing the tip of the tongue to the roof of the mouth, then slowly opening the mouth as much as possible without causing pain to the mouth. However, if you feel pain while doing this exercise, you should stop because this is a sign of more time to be able to perform.
Other jaw stretching exercises you can do to suit your abilities: Focus on getting the jaw to move as much as possible on its own. The exercise is performed as follows:
Close your mouth and leave your jaw in the most comfortable, free position possible. When the two jaws are separated by a certain distance, proceed to slowly open the mouth as wide as possible, eyes looking up. Hold this position for a few seconds, then slowly close your mouth. When you close your mouth, move your jaw muscles to the left and your eyes will look to your right (don't turn your neck). Hold this position for a few seconds, then slowly move back to the starting position. Repeat the action above, but switch sides, moving the jaw to the right while looking to the left.
3. Exercises to relax jaw muscles
When you feel any signs of jaw strain, slowly inhale about five or ten times, then exhale slowly. While this is not a form of exercise, learning how to reduce stress in your life can be extremely effective in alleviating the discomfort caused by problems associated with TMJ disorders.
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4. Other Notes
Proper dental care and hygiene is of great significance in reducing the risk of facial pain. When brushing or flossing, take care not to open your mouth too wide, even if you want to clean the area of the second and third molars.Pain when stretching the jaw muscles or when opening the mouth is a sign of a problem with the jaw muscles, so don't be subjective, you should see a dentist or specialist as soon as possible to be checked and treated. timely treatment. If necessary, the dentist can advise on a suitable course of treatment.
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Therefore, when there is any problem, you can go to the hospital to be checked for appropriate instructions from a specialist doctor. Avoiding leaving for a long time will affect the structure and aesthetics of the teeth.
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