Self Treatment

Self-treatment: Self- care steps that may be helpful in some less- serious cases:

• Avoid trying to open to the jaw completely
• Apply cold compress to reduce swelling and pain – apply for 20- 30 minutes using an ice pack wrapped in a towel
• Keep the head of your bed elevated to reduce swelling
• Try OTC pain relievers
• Try having a soft/mashed food diet to avoid excessive chewing movement