Self-Care Practices: This may include lifestyle modifications such as eating soft foods, avoiding extreme jaw movements (e.g., wide yawning), applying ice packs to the jaw, and practicing relaxation techniques to reduce jaw clenching or grinding.

Pain Management: Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can help alleviate TMJ pain. In some cases, prescription medications or muscle relaxants may be prescribed by a healthcare provider.

Physical Therapy: Therapeutic exercises and stretches prescribed by a physical therapist can help improve jaw mobility, strengthen muscles, and reduce tension in the jaw area.

Night Guards or Splints: Custom-fitted oral appliances worn at night can help prevent teeth grinding and clenching, which can exacerbate TMJ pain.

Stress Management: Techniques such as relaxation exercises, biofeedback, or counseling may be helpful in managing stress-related jaw clenching or grinding.

Dental Treatments: Dental interventions such as bite adjustments, orthodontic treatments, or dental restorations may be recommended to correct bite misalignment or dental issues contributing to TMJ pain.

Trigger Point Injections: In some cases, injections of local anesthetics or corticosteroids into trigger points in the jaw muscles may provide temporary relief from TMJ pain.

Surgical Intervention: Surgery is typically considered a last resort for severe cases of TMJ pain that do not respond to conservative treatments. Surgical options may include arthrocentesis, arthroscopy, or open joint surgery to repair or replace damaged joint structures.