TMJ Instructions

• Doctor's Night-guard can be purchased at Walgreen's, Wal-Mart, etc...
• Wear Doctor's Night-guard at night and while driving.
• Identify possible emotional sources of stress that may be the main source.
• Take an anit-inflammatory as needed (Lodine xl, vioxx, ibuprofen) for pain.
• NO gum chewing.
• Soft Diet.
• Massage to side of face (near jaw) 3 times a day with moist heat.
• Make sure you get 7-8 hours sleep each night.

If you have any problems or questions, please feel free to call the office. If it is after business hours, there will be a number provided for emergencies on our recording.