TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DYSFUNCTION
It is a term used to include pain and a non coperative working relationship between the chewing muscle and the joint.
Symptoms Dull and aching pain around the ear produces headaches,neck aches limited opening of the mouth with a popping sound.
Grinding teeth and biting abnormalities are the risk factors.
Treatments include applying moist heat to he jaw,muscle relaxants with doctors advise ,a diet of soft foods,biting plates,correcting the occlusion, or surgery.
OTC pain releivers like Paracetamol can be used.
TEETHING PAIN
The American Dental Association has not approved any OTC pain killers to be taken by a baby like Medomol syrup or drops for teething pain.
Releifs can be possible by using local anesthetics like benzocaine containing baby orajel
If a teething child is present with fever better to contact a physician.
XEROSTOMIA
I is a condition at which the salivary glands are not properly functioning leads to dry mouth as seen in Sjogren's syndrom.
Artificial salivas are available as OTC and can be used.The ADA has aproved the following OTC arificial salivas including Moi-stir;Salivart;Xero-Lube;and Saliva substitute
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