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  • Eat a diet of soft, non-chewy foods for the next 2 weeks.
  • Do not chew gum for 2 weeks.
  • Use a cold compress on the sore area of the jaw to help reduce inflammation – keep the cold compress on for 20 minutes and then remove for 20 minutes; repeat.
  • If the muscles are still sore, you can also use a warm compress on the sore jaw area to help relax them – keep the warm compress on for 20 minutes and then remove for 20 minutes; repeat.
  • Do not open your mouth wide and stabilize your jaw when yawning.
  • Take 800mg Ibuprofen four times a day with food to help reduce inflammation if needed for pain — Do not do this for more than one week.
  • Follow the golden rule “If it hurts don’t do it!”.
  • Call our office if you have any questions or concerns.

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To schedule your appointment with one of our Grand Rapids, MI, family dentists, call Contemporary Family Dental at (616) 209-3969, or contact us online.