Connect
← Return to Research on TMJ: What treatments work for you?
Discussion
Research on TMJ: What treatments work for you?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Apr 26, 2022 | Replies (50)Comment receiving replies
@parus
It really isn't necessary to limit yourself to soft foods. Just stay away from 'chewy' foods, foods that require a lot of chewing, like steak. Don't chew gum or gummy candies (or vitamins). Don't overextend your mouth when you go in for a bite. Don't bite into a piece of corn on the cob or an apple. You can eat these things, just cut them into small bites.
As I said in a prior post, the dentist should be able to put your joint back into the socket. It hurts like hell, but in a few hours you are good as new. Surgery should not be necessary.
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)
Replies to "@parus It really isn't necessary to limit yourself to soft foods. Just stay away from 'chewy'..."
@grandmar Thank you for your input. My situation is atypical. I will adhere to the advice of the specialist.
I know this is an old thread from last year, but I wanted to share my experience. Last year I had a very painful jaw, just on one side where it hurt to eat or just sit there. The dentist didn’t know what to do my primary doctor just shook his head and said surgery is not very successful for TMJ. I mentioned it to my physical therapist who I was going to for my neck, I have issues on the C567. She put on a glove had me lay back, and grabbed my jaw and manipulated it. Boom it was back in the socket whatever was wrong she cured. I let my doctor and my dentist know, ask them to share it with anyone else that I had this issue it might help them.
Connect
@grandmar
Great advise!!
You make it sound so simple!! In the beginning as preventive care I could follow those standard protocols.
I’m thankful to get soft food. My TMJ is so bad I can not even drink through a straw.
Thank you
Dawn