More flexibility in the jaw<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nRelaxed Jaw Exercise<\/h2>\n
To perform this exercise, rest your tongue gently at the top of your mouth behind your upper teeth. Slowly move your teeth apart while relaxing your jaw muscles.<\/p>\n
Goldfish Exercise (Partial Opening)<\/h2>\n
To perform the partial-opening goldfish exercise, place your tongue on the roof of your mouth and one finger in front of your ear where the TMJ is located. Then, put your middle finger on your chin and drop your jaw halfway and then close it.<\/p>\n
Goldfish Exercise (Full Opening)<\/h2>\n
The next progression is to use the same tongue and finger placements as above, but this time, open your jaw as far as you can. Keep in mind that these exercises are designed to be done in sequential order, so don\u2019t skip the first step.<\/p>\n
Chin Tucks<\/h2>\n
With your shoulder blades retracted and chest up, pull your chin straight back toward your neck, creating a sort of \u201cdouble chin\u201d effect. Hold for three seconds and then repeat 10 times.<\/p>\n
Resisted Opening of the Mouth<\/h2>\n
A final exercise to perform at home is the resisted opening of the mouth. It starts with placing your thumb under your chin. Next, open your mouth slowly, pushing gently against your chin for resistance. Hold this position for three-to-six seconds, and then close your mouth carefully.<\/p>\n
The underlying theme here is that by working in conjunction with the care you receive from your dentist, you can get faster and more effective TMJ relief. Thus, you\u2019ll achieve the ultimate goal of having a normal life again.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re having nagging TMJ pain and want relief, then don\u2019t hesitate to contact your local dentist so you can get on the path to recovery.<\/p>\n
About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\nA graduate of the University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Dr. Pamela West is an expert on treating TMJ disorder. Thus, she\u2019s considered as one of the \u201cTop Dentists\u201d in Greater Las Vegas. Dr. West combines her extensive training in TMJ therapy and years of experience to help patients regain the full function of their jaw at iSleep Solutions, and she can be reached for more information through her website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019ve noticed painful sensations coming from the place where your upper and lower jaw intersect, then you may be suffering from TMJ (temporomandibular) disorder. This condition can also cause clicking, popping and locking when you\u2019re speaking, eating or moving your jaw through its normal planes of motion. Thankfully, as you continue reading, your local […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-109","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n
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If you\u2019ve noticed painful sensations coming from the place where your upper and lower jaw intersect, then you may be suffering from TMJ (temporomandibular) disorder. This condition can also cause clicking, popping and locking when you\u2019re speaking, eating or moving your jaw through its normal planes of motion. Thankfully, as you continue reading, your local dentist weighs in with 5 at-home exercises that you can do for TMJ treatment.<\/p>\n