(Teeth grinding or clenching during sleep) When we grind or clench our teeth during sleep,
(Unconscious behavior can't be controlled) it's not something we can consciously control.
In such cases
you can reduce tension that worsens jaw issues.
(Aesthetic effect + Pain relief) So it's a win-win.
Yawn.
Ah!
PD: Are you okay..?
Ugh, I think my jaw’s dislocated.
(Don’t yawn too widely, everyone) If you yawn as widely as I just did,
you’ll be in big trouble.
Hello, I’m Dr.Lee, pursuing the most beautiful results.
Have you ever heard a clicking sound in your jaw
or felt any pain in the joint?
If you think jaw joints just wear out with age,
and dismiss any TMJ issues,
you should be careful.
(TMJ Pain! Causes and Treatments) Today, I’ll explain the causes of TMJ pain and some simple treatment.
TMJ is located right in front of your ear.
When you talk, chew,
or even yawn like I just did,
(Nonstop working TMJ) we use it constantly.
Because it hardly ever rests, it deserves special attention.
A knee joint moves mostly in one direction
but the jaw moves up and down, forward and back, and side to side
(Since it's complex, it's hard to treat) Because it's such a complex joint, treatment can be really difficult.
And if your jaw is uncomfortable
it’s not just a matter of chewing.
It can lead to pain throughout your body.
You may get headaches, neck pain, or stiff shoulders
and sometimes even tinnitus.
Skin or muscles can heal when damaged.
But once the TMJ disc is injured,
it doesn’t regenerate on its own.
If the cartilage wears out or the disc is damaged,
it can become a lifelong, chronic issue.
So it’s best to take precautions before it hurts.
Shall we look at why the jaw hurts?
The clicking sound occurs because
there’s usually a problem with the TMJ disc.
Inside the TMJ is a disc that cushions the joint
and if this disc slips out of place,
every time you open your mouth,
you may hear a clicking sound
and in severe cases feel pain.
Many of you grind your teeth, right?
The habit of clenching your teeth
or grinding them while sleeping
or habitually keeping them tightly clenched
puts continuous strain on the TMJ and can cause pain.
Lastly, there are things like poor posture or daily habits.
Habits like resting your chin on your hand,
chewing only on one side,
or leaning your neck forward while looking at your phone
can cause jaw imbalance and lead to pain.
(Shh! Just between us!)
So, what’s the best way to treat this kind of pain?
First, try improving your daily habits.
Resting your chin on your hand
or chewing on just one side
should be avoided and be changed.
It's best to avoid hard or tough foods,
like squid or peanuts.
Be mindful of things that make you open your mouth wide,
like biting into a big burger
or stuffing a big wrap.
You should also be careful.
(Teeth grinding or clenching during sleep) When we grind or clench our teeth during sleep,
(Unconscious behavior can't be controlled) it's not something we can consciously control.
(In that case, Botox can help!) So, using Botox
(Pain relief as the jaw muscles relax) can help relax the jaw muscles, ease pressure on the joint,
and relieve pain.
(Botox for square jaw(masseter muscle)) There's what we often call square jaw Botox.
It's a good idea to get it regularly.
If you clench your teeth a lot,
the chewing muscles
can often affect the temporalis as well,
so getting Botox there too can help.
If your jaw issues
can cause you to tense your neck,
and the sternocleidomastoid becomes overdeveloped,
(Sternocleidomastoid Botox can help) Botox there can help
not just for aesthetics,
but also to reduce tension that worsens jaw issues.
(Aesthetic effect + Pain relief) So it's a win-win.
Hot massages can help relax the muscles.
Other options include physical therapy, medication,
or using a splint at night to preven teeth grinding.
If there’s inflammation in the joint space,
a procedure called joint lavage can help clean it out.
Sometimes it's a dental issue.
If you have
a misalinged bite that causes your jaw
to overwork,
it might be a good idea to get orthodontic treatment.
Today we talked about TMJ, how was it?
Once it's damaged,
it's hard to recover naturally,
and it can affect your overall health.
So it's an important joint.
Most TMJ issues improve
without surgery,
(Take care of your precious jaw) so try to build good habits and avoid overusing your jaw.
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You'll all look pretty.