I often face some problem in my chin. Sometimes when I eat something or chew something, suddenly a sprain in my jaw appears and it gives a lot of pain. What should I do?

Question

It can be a problem of tmj.
Common symptoms include:
?Pain or tenderness in your face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when you chew, speak, or open your mouth wide
?Problems when you try to open your mouth wide
?Jaws that get" stuck" or" lock" in the open- or closed-mouth position
?Clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw joint when you open or close your mouth or chew. This may or may not be painful.
?A tired feeling in your face
?Trouble chewing or a sudden uncomfortable bite -- as if the upper and lower teeth are not fitting together properly
?Swelling on the side of your face
You may also have toothaches, headaches, neck aches, dizziness, earaches, hearing problems, upper shoulder pain, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
Home Treatments for TMD
Home Treatments for TMD
There are things you can do on your own to help relieve TMD symptoms. Your doctor may suggest you try some of these remedies together.
?Use moist heat or cold packs. Apply an ice pack to the side of your face and temple area for about 10 minutes. Do a few simple jaw stretches (if your dentist or physical therapist OKs them). When you?re done, hold a warm towel or washcloth to the side of your face for about 5 minutes. Perform this routine a few times each day.
?Eat soft foods. Add yogurt, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, soup, scrambled eggs, fish, cooked fruits and vegetables, beans, and grains to your menu. Cut foods into small pieces so you chew less. Skip hard, crunchy foods (like pretzels and raw carrots), chewy foods (like caramels and taffy), and thick or large bites that require you to open wide.
?Avoid extreme jaw movements. Keep yawning and chewing (especially gum or ice) to a minimum and don?t yell, sing, or do anything that forces you to open wide.
?Don't rest your chin on your hand. Don?t hold the phone between your shoulder and ear. Practice good posture to reduce neck and facial pain.
?Keep your teeth slightly apart as often as you can. This will relieve pressure on your jaw. Put your tongue between your teeth to control clenching or grinding during the day.
?Learn relaxation techniques to help loosen up your jaw. Ask your dentist if you need physical therapy or massage. Consider stress reduction therapy as well as biofeedback.
TREATMENT PRESCRIBED BY A DENTIST
?Medications. Your dentist can prescribe higher doses of NSAIDs if you need them for pain and swelling. He might suggest a muscle relaxer to relax your jaw if you grind or clench your teeth. Or an anti-anxiety medication to relieve stress, which may bring on TMD. In low doses they can also help reduce or control pain. Muscle relaxants, anti-anxiety drugs, and antidepressants are available by prescription only.
?A splint or night guard. These plastic mouthpieces fit over your upper and lower teeth so they don?t touch. They lessen the effects of clenching or grinding and correct your bite by putting your teeth in a more correct position. What?s the difference between them? You wear night guards while you sleep. You use a splint all the time. Your dentist will tell you which type you need.
?Dental work. Your dentist can replace missing teeth and use crowns, bridges, or braces to balance the biting surfaces of your teeth or to correct a bite problem.
Other Treatments.

Karun Gupta · Accepted Answer

It can be a problem of tmj.
Common symptoms include:
?Pain or tenderness in your face, jaw joint area, neck and shoulders, and in or around the ear when you chew, speak, or open your mouth wide
?Problems when you try to open your mouth wide
?Jaws that get" stuck" or" lock" in the open- or closed-mouth position
?Clicking, popping, or grating sounds in the jaw joint when you open or close your mouth or chew. This may or may not be painful.
?A tired feeling in your face
?Trouble chewing or a sudden uncomfortable bite -- as if the upper and lower teeth are not fitting together properly
?Swelling on the side of your face
You may also have toothaches, headaches, neck aches, dizziness, earaches, hearing problems, upper shoulder pain, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
Home Treatments for TMD
Home Treatments for TMD
There are things you can do on your own to help relieve TMD symptoms. Your doctor may suggest you try some of these remedies together.
?Use moist heat or cold packs. Apply an ice pack to the side of your face and temple area for about 10 minutes. Do a few simple jaw stretches (if your dentist or physical therapist OKs them). When you?re done, hold a warm towel or washcloth to the side of your face for about 5 minutes. Perform this routine a few times each day.
?Eat soft foods. Add yogurt, mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, soup, scrambled eggs, fish, cooked fruits and vegetables, beans, and grains to your menu. Cut foods into small pieces so you chew less. Skip hard, crunchy foods (like pretzels and raw carrots), chewy foods (like caramels and taffy), and thick or large bites that require you to open wide.
?Avoid extreme jaw movements. Keep yawning and chewing (especially gum or ice) to a minimum and don?t yell, sing, or do anything that forces you to open wide.
?Don't rest your chin on your hand. Don?t hold the phone between your shoulder and ear. Practice good posture to reduce neck and facial pain.
?Keep your teeth slightly apart as often as you can. This will relieve pressure on your jaw. Put your tongue between your teeth to control clenching or grinding during the day.
?Learn relaxation techniques to help loosen up your jaw. Ask your dentist if you need physical therapy or massage. Consider stress reduction therapy as well as biofeedback.
TREATMENT PRESCRIBED BY A DENTIST
?Medications. Your dentist can prescribe higher doses of NSAIDs if you need them for pain and swelling. He might suggest a muscle relaxer to relax your jaw if you grind or clench your teeth. Or an anti-anxiety medication to relieve stress, which may bring on TMD. In low doses they can also help reduce or control pain. Muscle relaxants, anti-anxiety drugs, and antidepressants are available by prescription only.
?A splint or night guard. These plastic mouthpieces fit over your upper and lower teeth so they don?t touch. They lessen the effects of clenching or grinding and correct your bite by putting your teeth in a more correct position. What?s the difference between them? You wear night guards while you sleep. You use a splint all the time. Your dentist will tell you which type you need.
?Dental work. Your dentist can replace missing teeth and use crowns, bridges, or braces to balance the biting surfaces of your teeth or to correct a bite problem.
Other Treatments.