Dr. Agamov highly recommends receiving a professional opinion and treatment to ensure long lasting relief. Until you’re able to see Dr. Agamov, she recommends following these instructions to control your symptoms:
According to studies conducted for Sage Journals, jaw exercises may increase range of jaw movement and encourage faster recovery than even oral appliance therapy. Colgate offers a detailed list of jaw exercises you can easily do on your own.
Chew on soft foods that won’t put a lot of stress on your jaw.
Avoid chewing gum, biting on anything hard, and biting your lip.
Practice good posture.
Avoid large jaw movements such as yawning and singing.
Apply ice or heat in the form of an ice pack or a hot water bottle.