Why Do You Feel Jaw Tightness | Relax Your Tight Jaw & Relieve Jaw Pain - Oral Surgeon Dr. Shreya

Why Do You Feel Jaw Tightness | Relax Your Tight Jaw & Relieve Jaw Pain - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr. Shreya Krishna

A tight jaw can result from stress, anxiety, inflammation, or injury. Overexerting the jaw, such as by chewing too much, can also cause muscle tightness. Treatment can depend on the cause. Preventive measures may also help.

How to relieve a tight jaw
A person can relieve tightness and pain in the jaw with the following methods:

Jaw joint stretches
Jaw joint stretches can help increase the jaw’s range of motion and reduce TMJ symptoms.

Try the following jaw stretches:

Relaxed jaw stretch

Rest the tip of the tongue behind the upper front teeth.
Lower the bottom jaw so that the lower teeth come away from the upper teeth.
Remember to keep the jaw muscle relaxed.
Goldfish exercise

Press the tongue against the roof of the mouth.
Place one index finger on the TMJ and the other on the chin.
Lower the bottom jaw as far possible.
Close the mouth and repeat.
Resistance mouth opening

Hold the tip of the chin in the right hand with the thumb resting under the chin and the index finger wrapped around the front.
Softly push the right hand against the jaw.
Slowly start to open the jaw while continuing to push against the chin.
Hold the position for a few seconds, then slowly close the mouth.
Dietary changes
A person who has a tight jaw may find it easier to eat soft foods. These put less pressure on the jaw, giving it time to heal.

Some soft foods to consider include:

apple sauce
tofu
yogurt
smoothies and juices
Mouthguards
A mouthguard can help relieve pressure on the jaw and prevent people from grinding or clenching their teeth.

Certain mouthguards can also help reposition a misaligned jaw joint.

Shortwave diathermy
Shortwave diathermy involves using high-frequency electromagnetic energy waves to treat pain and inflammation in the body.

Other treatments
Additional treatments for tight jaw include:

hot and cold compresses.
corticosteroid injections
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen
prescription-strength muscle relaxers or pain relievers
antidepressants
acupuncture

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