01
Avoid tough food and chewing gum
Hard foods such as dried squid are no good either.
AFTER CARE
Jaw joint (TMJ) problems
We wish you a quick recovery. Please keep to the habits below.
Reference imageManage your daily habits so the jaw joint and chewing muscles are not strained.
How to look after your jaw
What not to do3 points
Please be sure to avoid the following.
02
Do not twist your jaw or make it click
Deliberately making the joint click is not good for it.
03
Do not open your mouth wide
Avoid chewing on one side only.
Good to know3 points
Knowing these will help your recovery.
01
Apply a warm compress to the jaw joint
02
Watch out for teeth clenching
Consciously relax your jaw.
03
Stretch your jaw from time to time
Rest your tongue behind your front teeth, open your mouth as wide as you can and hold for 5–6 seconds.
Please call us right away if
If the pain continues or gets worse
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This is general after-care guidance. Instructions from your own dental team take priority depending on your condition.
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