Meditation Helps With Tmj And Braces

TMJ and braces: it doesn't sound like a lot of fun does it

? If you are suffering from the horrible pain that TMJ inflicts upon its sufferers, then you may have already visited your dentist. Did he or she suggest braces? If so, your dentist probably thinks that a proper bite will help relieve some of the stress on your TMJ joint when you bite down.

There is no doubt that those annoying metal wires crisscrossing throughout your mouth will give you a fantastic smile. That's certainly something to grin about. Yet, until the dentist removes them you are going to be pretty uncomfortable. What will you do to feel better? Swallow a dozen Advil a day? Maybe it's time to do a few simple home remedies so you can start feeling better today. If so, why not begin with meditation and breathing exercises.

When you're coping with the intense pain the combination of TMJ and braces delivers, there is a good chance that your body will tense up. Have you even smacked your knee on the underside of a table? If so, you probably tensed up very badly and clinched your teeth. Trying to remain calm and relaxed is essential during these moments until the pain lets up.

A simple way to remain mellow is to meditate. Whether you're at home or on vacation, just find a place that is quite and relaxing so you can clear your mind. Take incredibly deep breaths. Take another. Focus on your breathing and how relaxing it makes your feel. The combination of meditation and breathing should help you to attain TMJ relief.

by: Kevin Bates

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