Post- Operative Instructions: TMJ/ Myofacial Pain

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  1. Take medications as prescribed.
  2. Find ways to reduce stress (exercise, counseling, lifestyle changes, etc.).
  3. Use a hard acrylic night guard while sleeping. This helps reduce grinding while sleeping and can be made by your general dentist.
  4. Switch to a soft, non-chew diet. Do not eat foods that require chewing. Some examples of acceptable foods are soups, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, and baked fish.
  5. Apply a warm compress to areas and rub areas to increase circulation.

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