I'm a layperson, so you know, verify my stuff with an actual doctor.
On to cures: A common first thing is a mouth guard that you wear at night. The one my dentist offered (if mine gets too bad) aligns the teeth, hopefully giving some relief to the joint.
My mother gets relief if she makes sure to keep anxiety under control (with medication): Her TMJ will trigger cluster headaches, so this is fairly important for her.
Some folks wind up having surgery, but this is a last resort for most folks.
And as a sidenote: TMJ is often used to be covered under regular health insurances, though sometimes it is difficult to get it covered (Been a while since I lived in the US, and am unsure of extent of Norwegian coverage)
It depends on why you have TMJ. The first step is to talk to your dentist and get your bite checked, especially if it occurs on a specific side.
The second thing is to check your sleep situation, both physical and mental. Is your pillow the correct height and angle? Are you sleeping in a good posture or are you trying to curl into a tiny ball? Are you going to bed relaxed?
Botox is a very effective but expensive treatment for TMJ.
I've had 3 treatments that last about 4-5 months and it has significantly improved my quality of life.
It's been over a year since I've had one and the symptoms have started to creep back, but they're mostly induced by alcohol and caffeine (which I've mostly cut out.)
Just knowing that there's a treatment that I can get if the pain gets too bad is a huge psychological relief.
I'm a layperson, so you know, verify my stuff with an actual doctor.
On to cures: A common first thing is a mouth guard that you wear at night. The one my dentist offered (if mine gets too bad) aligns the teeth, hopefully giving some relief to the joint.
My mother gets relief if she makes sure to keep anxiety under control (with medication): Her TMJ will trigger cluster headaches, so this is fairly important for her.
Some folks wind up having surgery, but this is a last resort for most folks.
And as a sidenote: TMJ is often used to be covered under regular health insurances, though sometimes it is difficult to get it covered (Been a while since I lived in the US, and am unsure of extent of Norwegian coverage)