From United States and Canada call The temporomandibular joint connects the mandible (the lower jaw) to the temporal bone of the skull. There is one temporomandibular joint on each side of the face. Temporomandibular joint disorder refers to all complaints arising in the jaw joint itself, or facial muscles that help move the jaw and also support in chewing, talking and yawning. Homeopathic medicines for TMJ disorders help alleviate the associated symptoms and treat the underlying problem for effective, long-term relief. Causticum, Rhus Tox, and Silicea are the top homeopathic remedies used to treat temporomandibular disorders.
Homeopathic medicines for TMJ Disorders,
Homeopathic Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ Disorder)
The temporomandibular joint disorder can be effectively treated with homeopathic medicines. These medicines help provide symptomatic relief in cases of temporomandibular joint disorder in a safe, gentle manner. The suitable homeopathic medicine is selected individually for every case of TMJ disorder.
Homeopathic Medicines for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ disorder)
Causticum – Natural Medicine for TMJ Disorder with Pain and Contraction in the Jaw
Causticum is a well-indicated homeopathic medicine for TMJ disorder when there is a pain in the jaw joint along with tension and a contracted sensation in the jaw. The jaw feels stiff, and it becomes difficult for the person to open the mouth. Eating also becomes a troublesome process due to the pain and stiffness in the jaw. Causticum is also indicated in cases of temporomandibular joint disorder of arthritic or rheumatic origin.
Rhus Tox – Natural Homeopathic Medicine for TMJ Disorder with Intense Stiffness of Joint
Rhus Tox is a natural homeopathic medicine for temporomandibular joint disorders of rheumatic origin. For using Rhus Tox, the characteristic feature is a pain in the jaw joint attended with intense stiffness. The pain in the jaw may be dull, aching or cramp-like. Crackling sounds arise prominently from jaw movement. A person needing Rhus Tox may get relief from jaw pain by applying warmth over the area or by applying pressure. Rhus Tox also helps in cases of TMJ disorders where there is a history of injury.
Silicea – Effective Homeopathic Medicine for TMJ Disorder of Rheumatic Origin
Silicea is a homeopathic remedy for TMJ disorders of rheumatic origin with jaw joint pain. In most cases requiring Silicea, the pain from jaw tends to radiate to the temple (in the head.) Swelling of the jaw may also be present. Pain in teeth of boring, tearing nature may also be present.
Spigelia – For TMJ Disorder with Jaw Pain Radiating to Ear and Temple
Spigelia is a natural homeopathic remedy prepared from a plant commonly known by the name of Pink-Root. The plant belongs to the natural order Loganiaceae. The key feature to use Spigelia in cases of TMJ disorder is jaw pain that radiates to the ear and temple of the head. In some cases, this pain seems to extend to the nape of the neck. These pains tend to be tearing in nature. Facial pains and toothache may also be present along with the above symptoms.
Mezereum – Natural Treatment for Jaw Pain with Obstructed Jaw Movement
Mezereum is prepared from fresh bark of a plant named Daphne mezereum or Spurge Olive. This plant belongs to natural order Thymelaceae. Mezereum is a useful homeopathic medicine for TMJ disorder with jaw pain that obstructs the movement of the jaw. Jaw movement is highly impeded from pain in the jaw. This pain tends to radiate to the cheeks, and there is a night aggravation of the pain, along with a marked toothache.
Alumina – Natural Homeopathic Remedy for TMJ Disorder with Drawing Pain in the Jaw
Homeopathic medicine Alumina is useful for TMJ disorders where there is a drawing pain in the jaw. The drawing pain extends to the cheeks from the jaw. Tension in the jaw also appears, as of the jaw is shortened. Pain in the jaw worsens form chewing or opening the mouth. Swelling over the jaw may also be present.
Spongia Tosta – Effective Homeopathic Treatment for TMJ Disorder with Cramping Pain in Jaw
Spongia Tosta is a prominent homeopathic medicine for temporomandibular joint disorder where there is a cramping pain in the jaw. The pain from the jaw radiates to the cheeks. The cheeks may swell up, and eating tends to worsen the pain. An evening aggravation of the pain is also noted, along with a dislocated sensation in the jaw. The jaw also feels very tender to touch.
Hepar Sulph – Effective Homeopathic Treatment for TMJ Disorder with Jaw Pain that Worsens upon Opening the Mouth
Hepar Sulph is a natural medicine for TMJ disorders where there is jaw pain that worsens upon opening the mouth. In most cases, the pain is shooting type in nature. The face may be swollen along with the pain, and there may be a toothache.
Causes of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ Disorder)
The main causes of temporomandibular joint disorder include arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis) and injury to the jaw. In some cases, stress and genetic predisposition can make a person prone to develop temporomandibular joint disorder. Grinding or clenching of teeth is another risk factor of temporomandibular joint disorder. In some cases, there may be no specific cause of TMJ disorder.
Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ Disorder)
The primary symptom of temporomandibular joint disorder is a pain in the jaw that may be one-sided or be on both sides. The pain gets worse while chewing and opening the mouth widely. Stiffness in the jaw muscles and tenderness at the temporomandibular joint may also be noted. A clicking sound in the jaw may also appear while chewing or opening the mouth. Other symptoms that may appear as a part of this disorder include an earache and pain in the temple. In some cases, lockjaw (spasm of the jaw muscles, causing the mouth to be closed tightly)in the joint may occur.
My daughter 14 years of age is having jaw popping and pain. It’s difficult to chew and eat . I think it aggravates with anxiety and tension. Please prescribe some homeopathic medicine which can be available in Pakistan.
Hello, I am looking for a proper treatment for my tmj. It has been going on for two years now and it is definitely stress related as I was diagnosed with ibs and leaky guy. My jaw feels very stiff and cracks when I open it. Heat helps somewhat, but it is very tight.
Sir my age is 65 years l m facing pain in left jaw while eating and talking
Sir My age is31.i am from meerut up.
from2005 I started eating tobacco and khani.since last 1year I quitted completely.
My mouth is contracted so much because of its adverse effects that only one finger goes in my mouth.and there is slight pain also.by which medicine i can recover.plz suggest
Did u get any relief…. I also hv same symptoms
Sir, I.m 42 years old, having pain in ear, jaw , and under eye . Although the pain is not severe and comes at regular interval but it’s disturbing me in my daily life. I have visited ENT doctor and Dentist and done some filling in my teeth, had a OPG X-ray but the irritation pain is still there. As a result, there is a sense of anxiety creeping in my mind that further disturbing my life. Sir, please help me how I overcome my pain.
Dear Dr.Sharma, I’m a 49 yr old lady from pune.ive meige syndrome,so ive jaw contractions and blepharospasm.Now due to this from last month’s I’m enable to eat ,talk or sing properly (i take music classes for living)..I’m taking spinobak, bexal , and alprax tablets
If you can suggest any remedy , it’ll be a Great help..Looking forward for a positive reply
Thank you in advance
Mrs.Thakar
I am having severe pain in my left jaw ,pain extends to my cheeks,ear,temple,neck.
I also suffered from numbness in my lower lip,haf of it on right side,extending towards chin,there was a feeling of coldness with it also.
also I feel severe pain. I have a clicking sound on my left side jaw while opening mouth.
I hope you are feeling better. I have had excruciating pains. I still have pains that I can deal with without having to take the pain meds. My left side of the head basically hurt. Throat, ear, tongue, temple, head… I thought I was going to die with pains! I was like that for about a month… I met a wonderful doctor who specializes in TMJ disorder. I am so blessed that he is my doctor! I am wearing a custom-made mouthpiece right now all time except for eating. I still have pains, but I haven’t had the excruciating pains. It is so hard to come to this point because I felt like that this happened right after the dental treatment. I naturally figured that I am having toothache! I hope that all of the people here are experiencing healing. I think it is hard to know that people are having these pains because of TMJ disorder. If they know what they have, healing would come!
Pain in the left jaw radiating to the ears..worse in the afternoon after lunch..goes away with paracetamol.
i have mild jaw pain in my right jaw that props up while eating and chew food
Dear Doctor,
I have TMJ since last six month , i don’t know the exact reason. My TMJ is without pain and while taking meal it pop up. here all medicines with sign of pain but i have no pain my left jaw is affected. When i open mouth click sound created. I am using following medicines
1. Rhus Tox 200
2. Alfala Q
3. Ashwaganda
4.Avena Sativa
HI,
I am having severe pain in my right jaw ,pain extends to my cheeks,ear,temple,neck.
I also suffered from numbness in my lower lip,haf of it on right side,extending towards chin,there was a feeling of coldness with it also.
also I feel severe pain in all lower and upper teeth on right side.
please kindly advise me medicine.
thanking u in anticipation
I was rear-end in my car last Saturday in the afternoon, I notice the pain on Tuesday and today when I was chewing, also is a tender when I touch it, do you think Rhus Tox may help?
Does Dr. Sharma do private phone consults?
Age 65. Jaw got stiff post tooth extraction and unable to open mouth and proper chew. Tooth extracted 13 days back still no improvement. Request your advice
Sir mere dono lock khule hai…or iske sath brain ,muscle,bone sare effected hai …how to test
I am suffering from lock jaw since 3 days homoepathty cure
Does Dr. Sharma do private phone consults?
Sir mere dono jaw khule hai …infection ke wajah see …or uske baad main e drad me seeliping pills khaya 2 mahine jisse left side bhi khul Gaye …or hand growth kar Gaye hai…or lock ki position change ho gai hai …
Dr.Sharma,. I am from Uttar Pradesh India.i am a pharma employee. I am suffering from jaw lock. Difficulty in chewing or eating. So please suggest me any medication. Please urgent
I am tmj patient
I had an accident 5 years back.
I had fracture on left mandible tmj
I am suffering from sevare jaw pain in left qnd right jaw.including head ,neck ,shoulder.Unable to eat talk chew as pain is there for 24 hours
Please help as this is do and die situation for me
I am suffering from TMJ since 3years.
Pain on right side of face. And extend below ear. In the right ear some unusual and feeling is felt. The pain is prominent when jaws are opened or some thing is chewed. This happening for last 3 years .
Neurologist says it it trigemimal neuralgia. He has prescribed oxitol 150, pregalin nt. But pain persists.
Helo dr.i am from india
And 70 years. Old men tmj problem lfet side
6year old after putting all upper and lower
Teath pain 24 hr in ear throt and neck
Pleas suggest me HOMEO MEDICAN
THANK YOU
Dr Dr Sharma
I have been suffering from pain in the TMJ in the left side in the past 3 month. (As i recall it started after chewing gum)
At the same time i am suffering from pain in the left sholder (it is difficult for me to move my arm towards the back, and extended it to my shoulder hight. I do not feel the pain in either locations while in resting position.
Pain is extreme sharp when i open the jaw, yawn, or chew hard on the left.
My homeopatic practioner recommended Lycapodium… (for my constitutional remedy) and
than Nux Vomica.
None seem to help!!
Dr Sharma please tell me if homeopathy can treat Eagles syndrome and associated dysfunction in TMJ as illustrated in your blog.
I have TMJ , now I have pregnancy , so in pregnancy what tablets I use for pain relief in jaw and ear and teeth one side. I am female.
Sir I have TMJ( Right side) due to accident. It is so difficult to Eating, chewing, talking and yawning. what tablets I use for pain relief. I am female.