Prevention

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Many of the home-care steps to treat TMJ problems can prevent such problems in the first place:

* Maintain good posture, especially if you work all day at a computer. Pause frequently to change position, rest your hands and arms, and relieve stressed muscles.
* Learn relaxation techniques to reduce overall stress and muscle tension.
* Avoid eating hard foods and chewing gum.
* Drink plenty of water every day and get plenty of sleep.
* Use safety measures to reduce the risk of fractures and dislocations