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Posted 5/18/2015 9:54 PM (GMT 0)
I have a tooth that need some dental attention. So over the last few days the entire right side of my face has been very painful. I thought at first it was my tooth. So I got the over the counter stuff you put on your tooth until you can get the cap or filling fixed. When I applied it, the tooth did not hurt, but my face and upper jaw hurt (the bad tooth is at the bottom). So I am suspecting it is TMJ. Can't do anything about it until tomorrow. I have had several TMJ episodes before, one super bad. I will call the chiropractor tomorrow to get in to see if he can do an adjustment, and work at getting into a dentist. This is SO painful. Took some meds. Took a hot shower. Put hot cloths on my face/jaw. I just need some relief. Any ideas of things I may do to get some relief?
Posted 5/18/2015 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
I don't drink. But thanks for the advice.

asdf23 said...
If nothing works for my pain then sometimes i get drunk, it can help me to cope with pain and sleeping problems, but i don't like to recommend it, as it can cause many other problems the next day.

Posted 5/18/2015 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Tammy, you may be able to find acupressure points online for that.

Look up facial exercises for tmj...i seem to remember there being one i have used in the past.

Today we are expecting storms, so my whole self is acting up.hope you feel better
Posted 5/18/2015 10:26 PM (GMT 0)
I saw my PCP to discuss my diagnosis. I have a feeling that getting the diagnosis confirmed last week, and then discussing a game plan for my treatment has all added to the stress. Let's add the fact the my husband's EKG came back unfavorable, and he has to see a cardiovascular specialist, and that the neurologists can't agree on his diagnosis, I am not surprised to be having some issues. I will look up the acupressure points. I will try most anything reasonable.

Ljm2014 said...
Tammy, you may be able to find acupressure points online for that.

Look up facial exercises for tmj...i seem to remember there being one i have used in the past.

Today we are expecting storms, so my whole self is acting up.hope you feel better

Posted 5/18/2015 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
The acupressure points seem to be helping! The swelling seems to be going down. The pain is also diminishing.
Posted 5/19/2015 2:59 AM (GMT 0)
Tammy, these can be very helpful at times. Just knowing we can at least lower our pain by some amount is powerful.

I have had acupuncture in the past , but have not had time for it lately, but i do use acupressure points, and an acupressure mat that you lay on .

Hope things go well with your husband , stress does affect us very much.

Lj
Posted 5/19/2015 12:08 PM (GMT 0)
Tammy, I don't know where you are located but if you are anywhere close enough to drive to Nashville, TN there is an amazing TMJ doc (H. Clifton Simmons) there. He worked wonders for me and I rarely have any TMJ pain anymore. For months before I saw him I was in so much pain I couldn't get off the couch and could only eat the softest food.
Posted 5/19/2015 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
I'm going through the same thing! I thought is was one of my molars, went to the dentist and he did a bunch of tests, X-rays, ect... Not my tooth! He asked me..."have you been stressed out lately?" Ummm, yes.:/ My tooth (jaw) is sore from grinding my teeth in my sleep from stress. I'm not doing much about it..just dealing with it and trying to reduce stress. I swear if it's not one thing - it's another!
Posted 5/19/2015 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
What has helped me is the acupressure points, as well as Ibuprofen. There is also an exercise where you close your lips with your teeth open and press your tongue to the roof of your mouth behind your teeth. Hold it for I think 10 seconds. It stretches things out and offers some relief. I am headed to the chiropractor after work. That helps as well.


makeupmama said...
I'm going through the same thing! I thought is was one of my molars, went to the dentist and he did a bunch of tests, X-rays, ect... Not my tooth! He asked me..."have you been stressed out lately?" Ummm, yes.:/ My tooth (jaw) is sore from grinding my teeth in my sleep from stress. I'm not doing much about it..just dealing with it and trying to reduce stress. I swear if it's not one thing - it's another!

Posted 5/19/2015 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
My daughter grinds her teeth at night.. They made her a night guard to wear for that.. Kinda surprised she will wear it to sleep.

They made my husband one that corrected his apnea issue. He only had to wear it a while.. It changed how he breathes , now no apnea even without wearing the dental device..his dentist did go to a... conference and pick brains to be able to come up with the right angle on the device
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