Posted by saintjames on April 2, 1999, at 3:13:40
In reply to Re: Muscle Tension-Jaw, posted by Matt on April 1, 1999, at 21:52:33
> What's the cause of this? Is it localized to the jaw, or is it caused by brain abnormalities?
>James here....
being a classical singer I have had some problems with TMJ. If at all possible avoid letting someone grind your teeth to balance your bite. (ballanced occlusion) A mouth guard worn at nite helps....you can use the kind of guard a football player uses though some feel only a costly appliance will do. The best muscle relaxant I found to use is Soma (there is a cheap generic) Just make sure your Pdoc knows you are using it as it effects the CNS. I use non seroidals as first line and Soma as needed. It is best to try everything and get a 2 nd opinion b4 you allow someone to grind away tooth....in some this works but as you get older the lost tooth materal can leave you with considerable problems.
I have always ground my teeth...on and off the psyco meds.
j
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